Tag: governance

What’s going on with UK corporate governance and audit reform?

With the future regarding UK corporate governance and audit reform seemingly as murky as ever, businesses are being forced to prepare compliance measures, for potential legislature reform that they don't know will be indefinitely implemented. Diligent tries to unpick the jargon, and shed some light onto parliamentary proceedings. 

Fianu Labs steps into the limelight with $2m seed funding

Fianu Labs, a company specialising in software governance automation, has announced its emergence from stealth mode.

S&P Global discontinues ESG numerical scores amid questions of their relevance

S&P Global has made the decision to stop providing numerical scores to corporate borrowers based on ESG criteria.

Emojis and Securities law: How a simple emoji triggered a legal...

Emojis, while being a widespread form of modern expression, can potentially cause legal problems for firms.

FCA Consumer Duty Countdown: Are firms ready?

The final deadline for compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty is swiftly approaching in July 2023. The regulatory agency has been actively providing guidance, conducting multi-firm reviews, and sharing specific industry insights in the form of Dear CEO Letters to ensure that firms are adequately prepared for the implementation.

FinTech Bloom Money raises £1M to digitalise finance for ethnic communities

Bloom Money has raised £1m to digitalise an informal financial management system employed by ethnic communities across the world. 

IBA report sets a global benchmark for cybersecurity best practices

A report from the International Bar Association (IBA) provides unprecedented insights into best governance practices against cyber risks.

What is Theta Lake’s role in the new market of digital...

Theta Lake recently explained to its readers and customers more about digital communications governance and its role in it. 

Are business board members prepared for climate change challenges?

A survey has found almost half of board members believe organisations lack the necessary skills and expertise to tackle climate issues.

European embedded finance platform Solaris secures €38m funding

Solaris, often described as the crown jewel of Europe's embedded finance platform landscape, today announced the completion of a Series F funding round.

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