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Persefoni

Climate tech leader Persefoni bags $50m in Series C-1

Climate tech platform Persefoni has recently made headlines with its announcement of securing $50m in its Series C-1 investment round.
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. 
FCA

FCA outlines path for new sustainability disclosure standards by 2026

The FCA has revealed its timeline for integrating ISSB's first two standards into UK's sustainability disclosure regulations for public entities.
ESG

How OWL ESG is revolutionising the ESG data market

OWL ESG seeks to help clients see the most accurate and up-to-date data with transparent and unbiased insights.
Xverse

Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Web3 wallet Xverse pulls in $5m raise

Xverse, a Bitcoin Web3 wallet, including NFTs through a method called Ordinals, has secured significant backing in its latest seed round.
d.light

d.light harnesses $125m to boost off-grid solar solutions in Tanzania

d.light, a firm focused on finance solutions for low-income households, has unveiled a successful $30m securitization facility.
Check Point

CyberTech Check Point snaps up Perimeter 81 in $490m deal

CyberTech firm Check Point has recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Perimeter 81, an SSE firm.
sanctions

Unravelling Canada’s new deemed ownership rule in sanctions compliance

RegTech firm Sigma Ratings recently provided a guide for companies to stay ahead of changing sanctions in the Canadian market.
Helio

Binance Labs backs Helio Protocol’s transition with $10m boost

Helio Protocol, a budding name in the DeFi landscape, has recently garnered considerable funding from Binance labs. 
NAB

NAB collaborates with MBS for climate capability training

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has teamed up with Melbourne Business School (MBS) to innovate in the area of climate awareness.

News Stories

Overcoming integration barriers in business with hyperautomation technology

In the fast-paced world of business technology, staying competitive requires embracing innovative solutions.

How EU’s financial services are preparing for DORA’s 2025 implementation

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to redefine operational standards for financial entities across the EU.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have formed a partnership aimed at supporting actuaries in enhancing their understanding of ethical issues when deploying artificial intelligence (AI).

IFoA and CISI join forces to boost ethical AI understanding for actuaries

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have formed a partnership aimed at supporting actuaries...

Aveni secures £11m to pioneer tailored AI solutions in UK financial services

Aveni has secured a Series A investment of £11m, marking it as one of the most substantial early-stage funding rounds for a Scottish firm...
Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately.

Aspen appoints Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer

Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately. In...

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