US Republicans on the offensive against ESG investing and reporting
US Republicans have unveiled a slew of proposed legislation aimed at curbing the influence of ESG initiatives on financial and capital markets.
Major step in sustainability reporting as IOSCO endorses new IFRS standards
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has formally endorsed the new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on sustainability and climate-related disclosure.
Harnessing FinTech for sustainable power: a guide to Scope 2 emissions reporting
In a world increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of business operations, reporting electricity usage is now a crucial part of corporate responsibility. Compliance...
REGnosys and Next Tech Girls unite to battle gender inequality in the tech sector
RegTech firm, REGnosys, and award-winning social enterprise, Next Tech Girls, have announced a promising partnership with a shared goal of addressing the prevalent issue of gender disparity in the technology sector.
Aembit fortifies Series seed with Okta Ventures’ financial boost
Founded as a Workload Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution, Aembit, has solidified its position in the market through a strategic investment secured from Okta Ventures.
Leveraging AI for business transformation: Quantiphi’s innovative approach
Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured people’s imagination for decades. Sci-fi movies have often placed technology at their center, depicting both potential utopias and dystopias of human life. In recent years, remarkable strides in AI have brought us closer than ever to a future where it seamlessly integrates into our daily lives. Yet, we are merely scratching the surface of what lies ahead.
Understanding and combating the rising menace of chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud, an ever-present issue affecting businesses of all kinds and sizes, results in losses totalling to billions annually. The surge in eCommerce has...
How ESG is reshaping US business practices
In the US, the notion of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has been met with widespread approval. A growing awareness of ESG's value in manifesting corporate dedication to sustainability and ethical behaviour has driven this shift. Evaluation parameters span across a diverse set of factors, including carbon footprint, initiatives on diversity and inclusion, labour standards, board diversity, and decision-making transparency.
Bank al Etihad enlists Swiss FinTech NetGuardians to combat fraud risks
NetGuardians, an award-winning Swiss FinTech company, and Bank al Etihad, a premier Jordan-based banking institution, have announced a strategic partnership to combat financial fraud.
Ripjar exposes a shift to AI for adverse media screening
Ripjar, a prominent entity in identifying and combating malevolent and illicit activity, unveiled its 2023 State of Adverse Media Screening report which focuses on the utilisation of adverse media screening amongst compliance professionals.
