How should firms handle double materiality assessments for ESRS?
The implementation date of CSRD is quickly approaching, but how can firms approach the double materiality assessment processes? Position Green recently hosted a webinar to help firms prepare.
Flexpoint Ford completes Dash Financial buyout
Private equity firm Flexpoint Ford has completed the buyout of Dash Financial Technologies, an institutional trading technology developer.
US survey finds majority of investors prize ESG credentials
A survey has found 70% of respondents believe organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to investors.
MAP FinTech reminds UK financial service firms to meet their CRS and FATCA reporting...
The deadline for the annual Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) submissions is set for Saturday May 31 for UK financial institutions.
What Nubank and Klarna’s colossal rounds from last week reveal about the FinTech industry
While Nubank’s massive Series G round and Klarna's $40bn valuation may have secured the most headlines last week, CyberTech and cryptocurrency ventures bagged the most capital injections.
Is the criticism against the EU for removing the Cayman Islands from its list...
The European Council has removed the Cayman Islands from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. However, not everyone is happy about the decision.
Why FinTechs need to be aware of the Green Claims Code
As the shift to become more environmentally conscious and sustainable takes hold at every level of society, businesses globally are realising the importance of making a more firm and honest approach to making their organisations more sustainable.
Eventus names software engineering veteran as CTO
Trade surveillance firm Eventus Systems has appointed Josh Bosquez to the role of chief technology officer.
Westpac’s chairman and CEO to step down amid AML scandal
Australian bank Westpac will see its CEO Brian Hartzer step down next week as the lender is facing money laundering and terrorism financing allegations.
Bank of England to crack down on banks who lack climate risk capital
The Bank of England (BofE) has revealed it intends to crack down on banks and insurers who fail to hold enough capital to cover risks from climate change from next year.