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Q3

Sustainable bond market sees Q3 dip but eyes robust $950bn EoY finish

Issuance volumes of GSSS bonds in Q3 2023 experienced a significant reduction, dropping by 26% year-over-year to $198bn.
Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was introduced in Europe at the beginning of the year. It replaced the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and bolstered the scope of reporting, with the aim of enhancing transparency and comparability of ESG data across the EU so stakeholders can easily evaluate the sustainability performance of companies.

EU investors double down on transition-focused funds amid ESG scrutiny

Investment flows into funds that focus on transitioning companies from 'brown' to 'green' technologies have nearly doubled those into purely environmental funds in the EU over the past two years, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has reported.
Sekoia.io

Cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io secures €35m in fresh funding

Sekoia.io, a Cybertech firm based in Paris, France, has successfully amassed €35m in a recent round of funding.
FundMiner

FundMiner’s AI-driven advancement tech gains $1.725m in funding round

FundMiner, a platform designed to enhance the operations of fundraising organisations, has secured $1.725m in a financing round.
Revolut's new AI tool fights rising scam epidemic

Revolut’s new AI tool fights rising scam epidemic

Revolut has recently unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at combating authorised push payment (APP) fraud, a sophisticated scam where criminals deceive individuals into willingly transferring money into fraudulent accounts.
HarfangLab

HarfangLab secures $25m in Crédit Mutuel-led cybersecurity funding round

HarfangLab has closed a robust €25m Series A funding round, underscoring a resilient response to the surging global cyberthreats.
RiskScout

RiskScout secures seed funding for its RegTech innovation

RiskScout, an Austin, TX-based regulatory technology firm, has successfully secured an undisclosed sum in its Seed funding round.
Nuvei and Advent International forge strategic alliance in $6.3bn private equity deal

Nuvei and Advent International forge strategic alliance in $6.3bn private equity deal

Nuvei, a pioneering force in the global payments landscape, has announced a landmark agreement to transition to a private entity under the stewardship of Advent International.
KYC

Safeguarding financial integrity through advanced AML compliance strategies

In today's financial landscape, AML transaction monitoring is key for protecting the integrity of financial institutions and the global financial system. This continuous surveillance of...

News Stories

Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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