Over 80% of companies set to boost environmental spending
More than 80% of companies aim to elevate their financial allocation for environmental sustainability objectives within the coming year.
CFA Institute, GSIA, and PRI align on responsible investment definitions
CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance and PRI have come together.
AI governance: Comparing EU and US approaches to regulation
In a recent post by RegTech firm Saifr, the company provided a contrast between the EU and US’ approaches to the regulation of AI.
Deciphering the CSRD/ESRS: A CFO’s guide to sustainable financial reporting
The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) now encompasses the realm of mandatory ESG reporting. As the responsibility for ensuring sustainable reporting standards falls on the shoulders of the CFOs, understanding the intricacies of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) becomes paramount.
Unveiling insights from financial leaders: The state of communications compliance in 2023
As penalties continue to rise for record-keeping failures, a new report from Theta Lake found that almost 98% of financials services leaders it surveyed were...
Optimizing Cloud Spend – The changing tides of cloud computing
The turbulent financial market is forcing companies to increase the scrutiny of their budgets. Rather than simply allowing hype to dictate their spending, firms are starting to see whether their initiatives are generating enough value. One of the areas that could be on the chopping block is public cloud, according to Joel Berwitz - Managing Consultant at technology transformation company CNNECT.
SFC and ICMA collaboration paves the way for global ESG ratings standards
The HK SFC is sponsoring the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) to form a dedicated working group on ESG.
Why Excel no longer makes the cut in modern insurance pricing
The insurance sector is grappling with a pricing tool dilemma. A significant 81% of insurers express doubts regarding the effectiveness of their current pricing technologies. One of the main culprits? Excel.
How to navigate CSRD and ESRS: Positioning your organisation for compliance success
Navigating the complex terrain of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a meticulous approach. The directive stipulates the necessity for assurance of an...
Generali Ventures commits €250m to boost FinTech and InsurTech sectors
Generali has kickstarted its latest venture capital initiative aiming to bolster innovation and identify fresh market opportunities.