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ESG

ESG tops CFO investment priority despite near-term budget cut threats

ESG investment was the top long-term investment priority for CFOs, even though it is the most likely area to experience budget cuts.
funding

Did you hear about these 33 funding rounds this week?

There were 33 funding rounds in the FinTech space this past week, with the biggest deal seeing a whopping £345m investment for business credit...

Bank al Etihad enlists Swiss FinTech NetGuardians to combat fraud risks

NetGuardians, an award-winning Swiss FinTech company, and Bank al Etihad, a premier Jordan-based banking institution, have announced a strategic partnership to combat financial fraud.

UK and Singapore boost collaboration in sustainable finance and FinTech initiatives

At the recent 8th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue held in London, the United Kingdom and Singapore underscored their commitment towards enhancing collaborative efforts.
sustainability

EU Commisssion unveils final sustainability reporting standards

The EC has adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), significantly expanding the scope of sustainability reporting.
emojis

Emojis and Securities law: How a simple emoji triggered a legal battle

Emojis, while being a widespread form of modern expression, can potentially cause legal problems for firms.
ESG

S&P Global discontinues ESG numerical scores amid questions of their relevance

S&P Global has made the decision to stop providing numerical scores to corporate borrowers based on ESG criteria.
banks

Do banks and building societies have their customers’ best interests at heart?

Research has found 46% of people do not believe their banks or building societies have their best interests at heart. 
Cogo

Cogo and NewDay introduce carbon footprint tracking to Aqua card

Cogo, a leading carbon footprint management expert, has broadened its partnership with NewDay, a prominent financial services provider.
carbon

Carbon credits get a bond-style rating proposal from activist investor

Kimmeridge Energy's activist investor, Ben Dell, has put forward a proposal to rate carbon credits in a manner similar to bonds.

News Stories

Asset Reality partners with Taxbit to enhance digital asset seizure and disposal

Asset Reality partners with Taxbit to enhance digital asset seizure and disposal

Asset Reality and Taxbit, two prominent players in the digital asset management and compliance sector, have recently joined forces in a strategic partnership.
Klarna and UATP forge strategic alliance to revolutionize payment options in the $1trn air travel sector

Klarna and UATP forge strategic alliance to revolutionize payment options in the $1trn air...

UATP, renowned for its robust global payment network that facilitates streamlined payment processes, has entered into a strategic alliance with Klarna, a leader in AI-driven global payments.
İşbank and Instabase revolutionise money order processing with AI-driven partnership

İşbank and Instabase revolutionise money order processing with AI-driven partnership

İşbank, Turkey’s largest privately owned bank, has partnered with Instabase, a leader in generative AI solutions.
Wise Platform joins AbbeyCross ABX for enhanced global FX payment connectivity

Wise Platform joins AbbeyCross ABX for enhanced global FX payment connectivity

AbbeyCross and Wise Platform have forged a new partnership to enhance global FX payment systems.
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest state bank, has selected Fenergo to automate its compliance processes.

LBBW partners with Fenergo to enhance client onboarding and compliance automation

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest state bank, has selected Fenergo to implement a new cloud-based client onboarding system to enhance its compliance processes.

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