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SCBX Group and digital business transformation company Publicis Sapient today announced they have reached an agreement to enter a joint venture under SCB Tech X. This strategic joint venture will unite the talent, deep sector knowledge and best-in-class technology of both organizations to usher in the next generation of financial services across Southeast Asia.

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ECB appoints Anneli Tuominen as new member of its Supervisory Board

December 16, 2021

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Anneli Tuominen as ECB representative to the Supervisory Board for a five-year non-renewable term. She will succeed Pentti Hakkarainen, whose five-year term ends on 31 January 2022.

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ISDA Publishes Whitepaper on Developing Safe, Robust and Efficient Derivatives Markets in China

December 15, 2021

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has today published a whitepaper that explores the development of China’s derivatives market and recommends policy measures to promote the safety, robustness and efficiency of the market.

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Global climate tech investment more than triples, but could be better targeted to cut emissions – PwC State of Climate Tech 2021

December 15, 2021

Investment from venture capital and private equity is pouring into climate tech, according to the PwC State of Climate Tech 2021.

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ION Derivatives Global Trading Platform selected by Louis Dreyfus Company

December 14, 2021

ION, a global provider of trading, analytics and risk management solutions for capital markets, commodities and treasury management, today announced that leading global agribusiness Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has chosen ION Derivatives Global Trading Platform (GTP) to manage and grow their derivatives execution and hedging operations.

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Buy Now Pay Later: New data from Klarna finds women spend less and repay sooner

December 13, 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today revealed new data which challenges popular misconceptions about the company’s consumers.

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Unifty: Marrying DeFi And NFTs Through The Gallery

December 9, 2021

Unifty is marrying DeFi and NFTs with the launch of The Gallery, an innovative exhibition space inspired by the platform’s desire to improve upon the traditional gallery-creator relationship.

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The General Board of the European Systemic Risk Board held its 44th regular meeting on 2 December 2021

December 9, 2021

At its meeting on 2 December 2021, the General Board of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) assessed the key systemic risks in the European Union (EU), as well as public policy priorities to address them. The General Board noted that the risk of an abrupt broad-based asset price correction had increased further owing to continued exuberance in credit, asset and housing markets.

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Klarna launches browser extension allowing consumers to pay later across all online stores

December 9, 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of the Klarna browser extension, which had been in beta testing with over 100,000 consumers. The extension enables consumers to shop with Klarna’s flexible payment options on their desktop at every online store, even if the retailer is not yet a Klarna partner.

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Record investment and strong growth planned by small businesses, but loneliness and innovation are a challenge

December 8, 2021

Two-thirds of small business leaders (63%) feel lonely in their role, which could prevent their company from reaching its full potential. Of 1,046 business leaders surveyed by Starling Bank, seven in ten (70%) say they find it hard to come up with new and innovative ideas on their own.

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ECB appoints Oscar Arce as Director General Economics

December 7, 2021

The Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Oscar Arce as Director General Economics. The Directorate General Economics monitors, analyses, models and forecasts economic developments and policies, and provides policy advice and secretarial support for monetary policy meetings held by the ECB’s decision-making bodies.

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IOSCO Growth and Emerging Markets Committee consults on its recommendations related to the use of innovation facilitators

December 7, 2021

The IOSCO Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) is requesting feedback on proposed recommendations related to the use of innovation facilitators in growth and emerging markets.

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Women’s Business (Metro Bank)

December 7, 2021

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, has a dedicated team tackling funding, mentoring and networking for female business leaders. The team is reviewing all aspects of the Bank’s products and services to make them more accessible to women across a range of backgrounds.

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ECB to redesign euro banknotes by 2024

December 6, 2021

The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to redesign euro banknotes, working with European citizens in a process that is expected to lead to a final decision in 2024.

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December 2021 resolution publications: MREL Review

December 3, 2021

The Bank of England has today published a Policy Statement concluding the Bank’s review of its approach to setting a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL).

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Money20/20 Successfully Re-Unites Global Fintech Community

December 3, 2021

Money20/20 today reports that more than 8,000 attendees, from over 2,500 companies participated at Money20/20 USA at The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas in late October. The event was a showcase for the fastest growing and most innovative fintech companies. This follows the hugely successful Money 20/20 Europe, held in Amsterdam in September, which hosted more than 4,000 attendees from 1,500 companies.

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