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Climate change, cost of living & geopolitics among top points at Davos

Climate change, cost of living & geopolitics among top points at Davos 2023

Leaders of governments, businesses and NGOs met last week at the World Economic Forum, which was hosted in Switzerland. Topping their concerns were climate change, cost of living and geopolitics.
FCA

FCA launches inquiry into financial advisers’ ongoing services

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a comprehensive survey involving 20 of the largest financial adviser firms.
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Are regulatory inefficiencies holding back the UK?

A new report from TheCityUK has found that financial regulatory authorisations at the FCA and the PRA can be slow and inefficient.
Google

How Google’s AI initiative is setting a new standard for digital defense

Google has unveiled its latest venture, the AI Cyber Defense Initiative, poised to harness the power of AI in the realm of cybersecurity.
Will BNPL thrive or fail in high interest, high inflation market?

Will BNPL thrive or fail in high interest, high inflation market?

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers have thrived in a low interest and inflation market. As the market shifts the other way, will BNPL be in a fight for survival?
BCA

BCA advocates for international benchmarking in climate reporting

The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has underscored the necessity of aligning climate-related financial disclosures closely with international standards. This alignment, according to BCA, is...
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Brookfield Reinsurance to acquire Argo Group

Brookfield Reinsurance and Argo Group International Holding have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Brookfield Reinsurance will acquire Argo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1bn.
ATEO

Trading Technologies acquires ATEO to broaden post-trade solutions in global markets

Trading Technologies, a global capital markets technology firm, has acquired ATEO SAS, a provider of post-trade solutions for listed derivatives.
ESG

Arizona to end investigations into ESG investing practices

Arizona will no longer investigate banks and other financial institutions over ESG investing practices, according to the state’s new Attorney General Kris Mayes.
ESG

How new reporting requirements are changing ESG data management

Investors across Europe are currently facing significant challenges in managing ESG data, as highlighted by a recent survey from Bloomberg.

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Revolutionizing developer security: Arcjet secures $3.6m led by Andreessen Horowitz

Revolutionizing developer security: Arcjet secures $3.6m led by Andreessen Horowitz

Arcjet, a trailblazer in developer security solutions, has successfully closed a seed funding round of $3.6m.
Ripple Ventures leads $1.8m pre-seed investment in trade credit startup NetNow

Ripple Ventures leads $1.8m pre-seed investment in trade credit startup NetNow

NetNow, a pioneering trade credit automation platform, has successfully secured $1.8m in pre-seed funding.
Finally secures $200m in Series B funding to enhance SMB financial services

Finally secures $200m in Series B funding to enhance SMB financial services

Finally, the AI-powered finance and HR platform, has successfully secured a $200m Series B investment.
MoneyLion and Nova Credit forge strategic partnership to enhance credit underwriting

MoneyLion and Nova Credit forge strategic partnership to enhance credit underwriting

MoneyLion, recognised as a pioneering digital ecosystem for consumer finance, today announced a pivotal partnership with Nova Credit, a leader in credit infrastructure and analytics.
Form3 announces £10m Series C extension funding led by British Patient Capital

Form3 announces £10m Series C extension funding led by British Patient Capital

Form3, a prominent British payment technology firm, has recently secured a £10m investment.

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