Bank of England initiates climate stress tests to explore risks
The Bank of England (BofE) has kicked off its Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario (CBES) to scrutinise the risks that could be incurred from climate change.
Almost half of European executives see Covid-19 digital shift as permanent, survey finds
A study by Swedish open banking platform Tink has found 41% of European financial executives believe the shift online caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is permanent.
ESMA publishes framework for fourth central counterparty stress test
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the framework for the fourth version of its Stress Test for Central Counterparties (CCPs).
Starling secures lender accreditation for UK Recovery Loan Scheme
Starling Bank has received accreditation by the British Business Bank to be a lender under the UK government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).
Fintech Working Group taps Boston for new financial innovation hub
The Massachusetts Fintech Working Group is set to launch a new FinTech innovation centre aimed at making the most of the states’ tech-heavy economy.
Arex secures €8.8m Series A to speed up UK, Spain rollout
Spanish invoice finance firm Arex Markets has bagged $8.8m in a Series A funding round that has enabled it to accelerate its launch in the UK and Spain.
ESMA releases final MiFID II and MIFIR market data obligations report
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its final report on MiFID II and MiFIR obligations concerning market data.
Mastercard unveils badge to easily identify sustainably made cards
Mastercard has introduced a new badge that will be used to identify cards made through more sustainable plastics.
MAS provides consultation response to credit bureau, reporting regulations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation response on draft regulations and notices relevant to licensed credit bureaus under the Credit Bureau Act 2016.
Banks more trusted than FinTechs and Big Tech, US survey reveals
A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey has found US citizens trust banks more than FinTechs, government agencies and Big Data to protect their personal data.
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