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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.