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The French Tech pavilion returns to Money 20/20 Europe, the first major in-person fintech event in Europe since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.

Société Générale Factoring take significant step forward in digitalisation strategy with HPD Lendscape

September 9, 2021

The successful implementation of HPD Lendscape’s technology will allow Société Générale Factoring to improve its bespoke digital client experiences and utilise Lendscape’s supply chain finance on-boarding capabilities. HPD Lendscape’s technology also allows the delivery of new products and credit and data features.

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ViaBill uses open banking to double credit limit for BNPL consumers

September 8, 2021

The BNPL industry has experienced rapid growth over the last year. In order to provide a smart and efficient service, companies need to have access not only to consumer banking information, but also to understand the data in milliseconds.

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IOSCO publishes guidance for intermediaries and asset managers using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

September 7, 2021

The use of AI and ML may benefit market intermediaries, asset managers and investors by increasing the efficiency of existing processes, reducing the cost of investment services and freeing up resources for other activities.

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ISDA Publishes Papers to Further Develop ESG Standards and Accounting Practices

September 7, 2021

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has today launched two new whitepapers examining key aspects of the fast-growing market for environmental, social and governance (ESG) transactions, with the aim of establishing robust standards and best practices for this sector.

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Suga’s departure likely to lift dented investor confidence in Japan

September 3, 2021

Investor confidence in Japan is now likely to lift, but the political turmoil of Suga standing down after only just a year in position, following the near eight year Abe era, may weigh on future gains.

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Amsterdam reopens as a conference city

August 26, 2021

Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema and deputy mayor Victor Everhardt (Economic Affairs) kicked off the return of business events to the city at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre on Thursday August 26.

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APAC retail banks turn to digital financial wellness apps to address changing consumer needs

August 25, 2021

Commonly used by smaller digital-only banks, financial wellness apps delivered through mobile have most certainly "pricked the ears" of the institutional giants in APAC, with spending in this niche set to increase by a regional average of 57%.

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Business angels use open banking to democratise startup investment

August 25, 2021

Business angels network Affärsänglarna AB is partnering with European open banking company Nordigen to connect with investors through the company’s free European open banking API.

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Money 20/20: Unified Digital Cards & Mobile Issuance Are Now Possible With Antelop Solutions

August 24, 2021

Antelop, the Paris-based start-up which offers digital payment solutions to improve customer banking experiences by helping banks tackle the challenges of the digital-first world head on, will be part of the French Tech delegation at Money 20/20 Europe.

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Visa and Ascenda partner on next-gen loyalty and rewards in Asia Pacific

August 24, 2021

Reward programs continue to evolve as consumer preferences and behaviours change, in line with larger trends on how people shop. The rise of eCommerce has created new habits and opportunities to engage before, during and after the transaction. The increased role that data plays in the average consumer’s day has led to greater expectations around receiving personalised rewards instead of a general set of benefits.

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Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda now valued at $4.1 billion after $263 million round led by Valar Ventures

August 17, 2021

Digital investment platform Bitpanda raises $263 million in funding at a $4.1 billion valuation.

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Treliant acquires Vox Financial Partners, strengthening its capital markets capabilities and expanding its footprint into Europe

August 16, 2021

Treliant announced today that it has acquired Vox Financial Partners (Vox), a leading Capital Markets consulting firm that helps global financial institutions deliver regulatory and business change.

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ECB and US Securities and Exchange Commission sign MoU on security-based swap entities

August 16, 2021

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to prepare for the registration of ECB-supervised entities as security-based swap dealers or major security-based swap participants in the United States.

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Open call for European FinTech Hackcelerator 2021 – programme links European green finance startups with the Singaporean market

August 13, 2021

Two selected startups will get the opportunity to present their businesses in front of a group of investors, experts and corporate representatives during the Singapore Fintech Festival at the Global FinTech Hackcelerator Final in November 2021.

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IOSCO publishes results of examination of ETF behavior during COVID-19 induced market stresses

August 12, 2021

The COVID-19 volatility was a significant stress test for ETF structures and operations. Empirical evidence and stakeholder feedback tend to suggest that the ETF structure was relatively resilient throughout.

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