Tag: Regulation
EBA addresses ESG and climate change risks with new proposed guidelines
The European Banking Authority (EBA) drafts new guidelines for managing ESG risks.
Active ESG factors, like climate change and social conflict, present challenges...
Business spend management platform Payhawk lands UK EMI licence
Payhawk, a business spend management platform, has obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The Bulgarian...
Paymob lands PSP licence from Oman’s central bank
Paymob, a MENAP-based fintech, is now licensed as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) by the Central Bank of Oman.
Paymob claims to be...
Encompass Corporation snaps up CoorpID and Blacksmith KYC from ING
Acquisition Move: Encompass Corporation acquires CoorpID and Blacksmith KYC from ING to enhance its corporate Know Your Customer (KYC) services.
Specialization Focus: Encompass, a UK-founded...
Circle gears up for second attempt at IPO with new SEC filing
Circle's IPO Filing:
Fintech firm Circle has confidentially filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO).
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Boost Bank secures regulatory approval to begin operations in Malaysia
Boost Bank Approval:
Boost Bank, a collaboration between Axiata and RHB Banking Group, has obtained regulatory approval from Bank Negara Malaysia and the...