Industry News

Bank al Etihad enlists Swiss FinTech NetGuardians to combat fraud risks

NetGuardians, an award-winning Swiss FinTech company, and Bank al Etihad, a premier Jordan-based banking institution, have announced a strategic partnership to combat financial fraud.

UK and Singapore boost collaboration in sustainable finance and FinTech initiatives

At the recent 8th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue held in London, the United Kingdom and Singapore underscored their commitment towards enhancing collaborative efforts.
sustainability

EU Commisssion unveils final sustainability reporting standards

The EC has adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), significantly expanding the scope of sustainability reporting.
emojis

Emojis and Securities law: How a simple emoji triggered a legal battle

Emojis, while being a widespread form of modern expression, can potentially cause legal problems for firms.
ESG

S&P Global discontinues ESG numerical scores amid questions of their relevance

S&P Global has made the decision to stop providing numerical scores to corporate borrowers based on ESG criteria.
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. 
Cogo

Cogo and NewDay introduce carbon footprint tracking to Aqua card

Cogo, a leading carbon footprint management expert, has broadened its partnership with NewDay, a prominent financial services provider.
carbon

Carbon credits get a bond-style rating proposal from activist investor

Kimmeridge Energy's activist investor, Ben Dell, has put forward a proposal to rate carbon credits in a manner similar to bonds.
ECB

ECB assesses digital euro’s implications on banking stability

The European Central Bank (ECB) is carefully assessing the potential consequences of a digital euro on the region's banking framework.
clean

Major investors challenge UK’s climate commitment amid global clean energy race

A group of financial institutions managing assets worth £1.5tn have expressed their concerns about the UK’s net zero transition in a letter to Rishi Sunak.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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