The FSA moves forward with potential new climate risk disclosure regulation
A new regulation by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) may lead to the introduction of mandatory climate-risk related disclosures by March 2022.
Research provides guide for financial services industry in reducing gambling harm
UK charity GambleAware has published a guide to help companies in the financial services market reduce gambling-related harm to customers.
JP Morgan team with DBS, Temasek to launch joint payments firm
JP Morgan has partnered with DBS Bank and Singapore government-owned firm Temasek to introduce a new joint payments company.
BNPL regulatory crackdown on the horizon as UK Treasury launches consultation
The Treasury has unveiled a consultation on the policy options for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector as potentially firmer regulation on the market comes into sight.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand underlines rising bank resilience from stress tests
Recent stress tests by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) have shown increasing resilience in the banking sector and the benefit of continue to build capital buffers.
TrueLayer, HeyTrade team to expand digital retail investing in Spain
UK open banking platform TrueLayer has partnered with Spanish FinTech HeyTrade to launch a new digital trading app in Spain.
Why risk assessment is important for financial institutions in a digital era
With every opportunity digital technology has provided to banks, customers and counterparties, it has also altered existing risks and often introduced new ones. While digital transformation is creating major opportunities, understanding and navigating through those risk areas is critical.
UK bank 3S Money raises £3m to boost hiring, business expansion
UK banking platform 3S Money has raised £3m from a Series B funding round and has hit a £40m valuation.
Nedbank, Mastercard team to enable WhatsApp payments for small businesses
South African bank Nedbank has teamed with payment giant Mastercard and local FinTech Ukheshe to allow its customers to pay small businesses through WhatsApp.
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.
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