While the number of Open Banking transactions continues to grow, the industry feels that progress is stalling. Will the FCA’s vision of a smart data future become a reality at speed and generate some crucial momentum?
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Egypt has not been physically impacted by the conflict in Iran. But two years after implementing wide-reaching reforms, Egypt’s economic resilience is on the line.
The British DFI and impact investor will be aiming to crowd in more private investment than ever, at a time when aid spending is declining.
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Moody’s reports that credit quality is increasingly impacted by extreme weather events and social fragmentation. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is taking action having recently issued a €300mm resilience bond, the first ever certified under the expanded Climate Bonds Standard, to boost protection against climate shocks.
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The former Citi banker will advise on healthcare transactions, at a time when Stifel seeks to grow its stature in the sector.
With regulators worldwide placing more complex requirements on the financial services industry, the existing systems and processes used for compliance and reporting are coming under scrutiny. Regtech companies are leveraging technologies that are helping to address this tricky landscape.
The strategic partnership between OURA and Dexcom will bridge two market segments, blurring the bounds between medtech and consumer health.
The fintech sector is going through a phase of consolidation, with a wave of M&A deals announced.