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ISS

ISS ESG debuts modern slavery solution for investors

ISS ESG has launched its enhanced Modern Slavery solution, a  development in investor tools for monitoring and reporting portfolio risks.
ESG

AXA IM names new head of ESG and Sustainability

AXA Investment Managers has appointed Marie Luchet as the new head of ESG and Sustainability at AXA IM Prime.
Enhancing client experiences: WealthForce.ai's innovative eMACH collaboration

Enhancing client experiences: WealthForce.ai’s innovative eMACH collaboration

In the rapidly evolving sector of WealthTech, leading the charge in innovation is not enough; firms must also excel in delivering superior client experiences.
The Future of RegTech in Taiwan

The Future of RegTech in Taiwan

The dynamic world of RegTech in Taiwan's financial industry is one that is constantly evolving, driven by a growing demand for innovative solutions and promising future prospects. Supporting this transformation is Flagright, an innovative no-code centralised AML compliance and fraud prevention platform causing ripples in the financial sector.
How the UAE's exit from the FATF grey list boosts international business

How the UAE’s exit from the FATF grey list boosts international business

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks.
Encompass

Encompass Corporation joins Austrade mission to boost global FinTech collaboration

Encompass Corporation has been handpicked to take part in a notable international trade mission led by Austrade.
MSCI

Moody’s and MSCI forge partnership for advanced ESG and sustainability solutions

Moody’s has announced a partnership with MSCI, a provider of critical decision support tools and services for the investment community.
vendor

Riding the rough economic waves: why vendor consolidation is important

In a time where the world is experiencing significant economic challenges, there is a growing importance of vendor consolidation.
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.
Magic

PayPal Ventures backs Magic with $52m for web3 revolution

Magic, a Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider, has recently successfully secured $52m in a strategic funding round.

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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