Deutsche Bank bolsters Asia presence with Singapore ESG centre
Deutsche Bank has revealed it is establishing an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Centre of Excellence (COE) in Singapore.
Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...
Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.
FCA provides warnings to banks over money laundering failings
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued warning letters to retail banks due to ongoing weaknesses and failings around their financial crime controls.
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.
BIS unveils green bond fund to finance sustainable projects in APAC
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched a green bond fund that is dedicated to aid the financing of green projects in Asia Pacific.
Biodiversity tool unveiled to help FIs manage extinction, ecological risk
A biodiversity module has been introduced to help financial institutions (FIs) explore to what extent their portfolios may impact species extinction and ecological integrity.
Malaysia’s BNM reveals five-year blueprint to transform its FinTech sector
The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has unveiled a five-year blueprint to help develop the country’s FinTech industry.
Bunq reaches €1bn user deposit landmark, opens new German office
Dutch challenger bank Bunq has reached a milestone of €1bn in user deposits.
Majority of Brits want government to focus on financial stability post-Brexit
Opinium has found 91% of UK citizens want the government to focus on the future stability of the financial system rather than to promote international competitiveness post-Brexit.
FinTech Pecunpay unveils digital payment innovation centre
Spanish FinTech Pecunpay has launched a new digital payments innovation centre named FINTANK.