Australia unveils green finance taxonomy for net zero push
Australia has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey with the release of its national sustainable finance taxonomy, developed by the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI). This marks a major milestone in aligning the country’s financial sector with its net zero ambitions.
New ISSB training modules aid sustainability reporting
The IFRS Foundation has launched a new suite of e-learning modules aimed at helping companies better understand and implement the sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
Understanding economic crime and how to prevent it
Economic crime has emerged as a major global threat, fuelled by rapid technological developments that have made financial crimes more sophisticated and harder to...
Financial authorities struggle with Gen AI integration
Many financial authorities worldwide are exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) to enhance their supervisory functions, but several barriers are slowing...
Navigating innovation, accountability, and fairness in a complex regulatory landscape
FinTech Global recently sat down for an interview with RegTech firm Corlytics CEO John Byrne to learn more about navigating innovation, accountability and fairness...
Cytracom acquires Tentacle to boost MSP security services
Cytracom has acquired Tentacle, a platform that helps businesses manage cybersecurity assessments, monitor third-party risk, and operate GRC programmes.
The deal marks a major expansion...
New NGFS climate models guide investor risk strategies
The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has expanded its suite of climate scenario tools with the release...
Basel issues voluntary climate risk disclosure rules
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has released a new framework designed to support banks in disclosing climate-related financial risks, as the sector continues...
ISSB standards gain traction in global markets
The IFRS Foundation has reported a growing wave of global momentum towards the adoption of its IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards), with 36...
EPP calls for sharp reduction in EU ESG reporting
The European People’s Party (EPP) has unveiled proposals for even sharper reductions to the European Commission’s Omnibus initiative, which seeks to simplify the EU’s...
