The ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) is making significant progress towards establishing a unified ASEAN sustainability ecosystem with the development of a centralised ESG Data Infrastructure. This initiative, highlighted during a recent workshop in Kuala Lumpur, aims to standardise the collection, analysis, and reporting of ESG data across the region, fostering sustainable investment practices. Representatives from prominent ASEAN Exchanges, including Bursa...

Munich-based Predium, a leading Proptech company, has successfully secured €13m in a Series A funding round. According to Tech EU, this round was spearheaded by Norrsken VC, a prominent impact investor, with additional contributions from UVC Partners, b2venture, and Mutschler Ventures. Predium is known for its innovative platform that streamlines compliance for real estate and financial companies. Among its notable clients...

Sanctions are essential mechanisms employed by countries and international bodies to support national security, uphold human rights, and combat illegal activities such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and international crimes.

Bank payment specialist GoCardless has announced a collaboration with Total Grassroots and sportswear brand Kelme to simplify payments for grassroots football clubs while providing teams with new kits.

Reem Finance has partnered with Temenos to establish a new digital community bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

As companies across the financial services landscape seek to expand their offerings with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI), how can they ensure they maintain cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and data privacy standards.  Ushur, an intelligent automation and customer experience solution provider, aims to help firms leverage the latest in advanced technology, but not at the expense of security,...

As businesses grow, they often accumulate an array of IT systems that, while useful in the past, now pose serious risks and inefficiencies.

The initial stages of financial planning often receive significant focus in both digital and traditional advisory services. However, once a prospect becomes a client, ongoing engagement tends to diminish. This lack of interaction can leave clients feeling disconnected, resulting in missed opportunities for both the client and the wealth manager.

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and LianLian Global, a prominent cross-border payment solution provider, have announced the launch of the Yueda Card.

Constrafor, a leading software provider for the construction sector, has announced the completion of its $264m Series A funding round.