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Traditional finance metrics prioritised over crypto-specific ones, Broadridge survey finds

Traditional finance metrics prioritised over crypto-specific ones, Broadridge survey finds

A ground-breaking study by Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global FinTech leader, has uncovered that key metrics essential for comprehensive crypto asset evaluation are not the primary focus for a majority of investors. This is despite a burgeoning interest in the realm of crypto assets.
Zoom

Zoom, Theta Lake boost partnership with advanced security-focused integration

Since 2018, Theta Lake, has formed a strong partnership with Zoom, one of the world's leading video conferencing platforms.

Singlife and Microsoft’s joint effort to boost ASEAN InsurTech startups with Generative AI

Singapore-based Singlife and multinational technology giant Microsoft have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to nurture high-potential InsurTech startups.

Revolutionising car insurance in Malaysia: CARSOME and PolicyStreet launch Care+

PolicyStreet, an innovative insurance solutions provider, and CARSOME, Southeast Asia's largest integrated car e-commerce platform, have come together to launch CARSOME Care+, a unique Car Personal Accident Coverage for Malaysians.
TCFD

IFRS takes the reins of TCFD, marking a milestone in sustainability reporting

The ISSB will take over the responsibilities of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) starting from next year.
Singapore

Singapore bolsters green economy with mandatory climate reporting

Singapore is taking significant steps to cement its position as a global business hub and a leader in sustainability.

Blink Parametric doubling workforce: expansion in Cork to revolutionise InsurTech sector

Blink Parametric, an innovator in the InsurTech sector, and CPP Group, an assistance firm powered by technology, have each made a significant impact in their respective domains. Blink Parametric, a Cork-based company, is a pioneer in creating simple, intuitive and transparent parametric insurance products.
investor

EU faces investor backlash over Sustainability Reporting Standards overhaul

A collective of key investor-related stakeholders have published a statement urging the EC to reconsider changes to the ESRS.
Pension

Unlocking growth: UK government taps pension funds for £50bn SME boost

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unlock approximately £50bn from pension funds for investment into high-growth firms.

Transforming data capture: The rise of smartphones in real-time data collection

The future of data capture and analysis may just be sitting in your pocket. The ubiquity and constant advancement of smartphones have seen these devices transcend their primary communication functions, emerging as effective data collection tools.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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