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Is the ESG FinTech sector growing fast enough?

Is the ESG FinTech sector growing fast enough?

While environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have quickly become important factors in discussions about innovation, is the sector growing quickly enough in the FinTech world?
Navigating the complex world of customer due diligence regulations

Navigating the complex world of customer due diligence regulations

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) stands as a cornerstone in the ongoing battle against money laundering and terrorist financing. It compels regulated entities to collect and verify personal details—name, address, date of birth, and government-issued identification—from customers to authenticate their identities and assess potential financial crime risks.
Streamline KYC and AML processes with Muinmos's AI solutions

Streamline KYC and AML processes with Muinmos’s AI solutions

In the dynamic world of finance, client onboarding challenges abound, driven by the need to balance enhanced customer experiences against stringent compliance requirements.
Understanding emission factors: Key to accurate GHG reporting

Understanding emission factors: Key to accurate GHG reporting

Emission factors are critical for precisely calculating a company's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These representative values quantify the climate impact of various products and processes, and are fundamental in the world of carbon accounting.
Rising demand for Open Banking: Security and privacy lead consumer preferences

Rising demand for Open Banking: Security and privacy lead consumer preferences

As Open Banking continues to redefine payment methods, emerchantpay's latest research highlights the driving factors behind consumer choices at online checkouts.
Tietoevry Tech Services collaborates with Komatsu Forest to boost Dynamics 365 capabilities

Tietoevry Tech Services collaborates with Komatsu Forest to boost Dynamics 365 capabilities

Tietoevry Tech Services has been selected by Komatsu Forest as its strategic partner to enhance the functionality and efficiency of Microsoft Dynamics 365. This collaboration...
Rising regulatory challenges propel the necessity for robust entity verification

Rising regulatory challenges propel the necessity for robust entity verification

In today's intricate business environment, understanding the entities with which companies conduct business is becoming increasingly vital.
Mastering the underwriting process: How to avoid common pitfalls

Mastering the underwriting process: How to avoid common pitfalls

In the high-pressure world of insurance underwriting, falling into autopilot is an easy yet dangerous trap. This risk is heightened when underwriters face a continuous stream of similar accounts, leading to quick decision-making that might overlook critical details.
Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was introduced in Europe at the beginning of the year. It replaced the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and bolstered the scope of reporting, with the aim of enhancing transparency and comparability of ESG data across the EU so stakeholders can easily evaluate the sustainability performance of companies.
IDnow Unveils InstantSign and eID eSign

IDnow Unveils InstantSign and eID eSign

IDnow, a prominent provider of identity verification platforms in Europe, has recently expanded its product offering by introducing two innovative e-signature solutions, InstantSign and...

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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