FinTech Wales partners with Future Finance to boost UK financial inclusion
FinTech Wales and Future Finance, two prominent entities in the UK's financial sector, have unveiled their collaboration.
US Republicans initiate fresh clampdown on ESG investing in retirement portfolios
US Republican congressmen have proposed a new legislation, the ESG Act, intended to restrict ESG investing in retirement funds.
Avoiding common pitfalls in BSA/AML compliance reviews
Independent reviews are a cornerstone of a strong, risk-based BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programme.
IFRS revolutionises climate reporting with global sustainability standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of the IFRS Foundation its new sustainability and climate disclosure standards.
The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator
The Investment Association (IA) has officially launched the application phase for the eighth iteration of its esteemed Engine Innovator Programme, a pivotal accelerator designed to spur FinTech advancements within the investment management sphere.
Study finds lack of finance is forcing 40% of SMES to halt, pause operations
Manx Financial Group has found 40% of SMEs have had to pause or stop aspects of their business due to a lack of financial resources.
Navigating the 2023 AI Surge: The critical role of quality data and human expertise
As we move deeper into 2023, AI breakthroughs are dominating the global business landscape. The capabilities of generative systems and large language models have gripped the public's attention, with companies across various sectors investing heavily in these AI-centric technologies. However, the success of these investments heavily relies on the quality of data used to train these systems and the in-house expertise of the organisations implementing them.
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.
EU and US enhance data protection with new privacy agreement
The European Union (EU) has recently adopted a new and thorough robust data privacy agreement with the United States.
8 essential steps to assess and enhance your sustainability reporting
Effective sustainability reporting is an essential factor for organisations prioritising their environmental impact. To enhance the effectiveness of this process, it's important to thoroughly assess each reporting period. The following steps provide a practical guide to gather crucial insights, identify strengths, and enhance future sustainability reporting practices.