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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

Northern Trust unveils carbon ecosystem for digital carbon credits

Northern Trust, a provider of wealth management solutions, has launched The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem.
AI

How the US Executive Order on AI sets the stage for future regulations

The recent executive order on AI issued by the Biden Administration has marked a significant stride in shaping the national AI landscape.

Mastercard acquires Recorded Future in $2.65bn deal

Mastercard has entered a deal to acquire Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65bn, marking a enhancement to its cybersecurity capabilities.
How AI-powered automation is transforming regulatory lifecycle management

How AI-powered automation is transforming regulatory lifecycle management

The realm of regulatory compliance is intricate and dynamic, presenting a continuous challenge that is crucial to the operational strategies of financial institutions.
ComplyAdvantage

ComplyAdvantage welcomes Paul Kizakevich as new CRO

ComplyAdvantage, a financial crime intelligence firm, has recently announced the appointment of Paul Kizakevich as its new CRO.

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