China and Singapore ink deal on a green finance taskforce
The MAS and the Peoples Bank of China has established a green finance taskforce to deepen cooperation on green finance matters.
Trading Technologies acquires ATEO to broaden post-trade solutions in global markets
Trading Technologies, a global capital markets technology firm, has acquired ATEO SAS, a provider of post-trade solutions for listed derivatives.
Mercury Financial secures $200m for its credit card business expansion
The credit card provider for middle-class Americans, Mercury Financial, has announced the successful closure of a $200m debt facility.
The crucial role of consistency in omnichannel financial services
The digital era has revolutionised the financial sector, particularly accentuated by the pandemic's push towards digital platforms. The evolution into a hybrid model, integrating in-person and digital interactions, marks a significant shift in wealth management strategies. However, this shift brings forth the challenge of maintaining consistency across these interactive channels.
Franklin Templeton takes a sustainable step with new ESG fund launch
Franklin Templeton and ClearBridge Investments have recently announced the launch of a global value equity fund.
AML vs KYC: Ensuring robust financial compliance in 2023
In today's evolving global financial landscape, the security and integrity of financial transactions are of utmost importance. At the heart of this security lie...
Gamification in wealth management: A double-edged sword?
While it has its risks, gamification can be a valuable tool to help wealth managers improve customer engagement and loyalty.
Morningstar unveils sustainable benchmarks suite for investors
Morningstar, an investment research firm, has launched Morningstar Global Sustainable Activities Involvement Indexes (SAI).
Diligent introduces board reporting dashboard for ESG posture
Diligent has launched Board Reporting for ESG, a ‘first-of-its-kind’ dashboard to provide a full view of an organisation’s ESG posture.
How the rise of ‘Finfluencers’ is swaying young people’s investment choices
The London Academy of Trading's research has shed light on the impact of social media on investment decisions among young adults.