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CBI S.c.p.a. Approves the 2023 Impact Report, Showcasing Its Commitment to Sustainability and Positive Societal Impact Liliana Fratini Passi, Managing Director of CBI, commented: “As industry leaders, we recognise our pivotal role in fostering regenerative value within the financial sector. The presentation of our inaugural Impact Report marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey towards aligning our operations with the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda. Through our unwavering commitment to sustainability, we aim to drive positive societal change and shape a future that is both inclusive and environmentally responsible. This report not only reflects our progress but also reaffirms our dedication to embedding sustainability at the core of our corporate strategy.” https://lnkd.in/e7ErsKgP #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Paynetics Acquires Novus Neobank to Amplify ESG Mission Ivo Gueorguiev, co-founder of Paynetics, remarked, “We believe in the power of people to transform the world. Paynetics’ acquisition of Novus aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate businesses through innovation and speed. Together, we’ll create a future where a single platform empowers clients to grow while making a positive impact.” https://lnkd.in/e6r7cAuq Hristian Nedyalkov #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

With its diverse landscape and unique challenges, financial institution sector demands tailored solutions for funding and advisory services. Regulation, #sustainability, and the macro environment are key factors to consider when capitalizing on business opportunities. At BBVA CIB, our team's deep #experience and knowledge across various areas allow us to connect our capabilities with the specific needs of each institution, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. Learn how BBVA CIB is making a difference in this evolving sector. Read insights from Iván Poza, Global Sector Head of Financial Institutions: https://lnkd.in/diQfWVeX #BBVACIB #Advisory #IndustryFocus

United Fintech secures an undisclosed investment from Standard Chartered #United Fintech Group, a London-based leader in digital transformation within the capital markets, has secured a pivotal investment from #StandardChartered. This strategic partnership underscores United Fintech's mission to create a comprehensive #Fintech hub that fosters collaboration among banks, hedge funds, and asset managers by integrating innovative technology solutions. Founded in 2020 by Christian Frahm, United Fintech has quickly positioned itself at the forefront of FinTech innovation by acquiring and partnering with engineering-led companies that are driving change in Capital Markets, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth Management. The investment by Standard Chartered not only aligns with the bank's strategic ambitions to promote digital transformation across various sectors but also provides them with Board observer rights and a potential rotational Board seat. This will allow Standard Chartered to play a crucial role in shaping United Fintech's strategic direction, further strengthening its influence in the global financial services industry. Geoff Kot, Global Head of CIB Business Platforms & Partnerships at Standard Chartered, expressed the bank's excitement about the partnership, highlighting the remarkable growth of United Fintech's portfolio and their shared vision for using technology to disrupt and transform market structures. This investment from Standard Chartered completes United Fintech’s circle of global investors, joining the ranks of Citi, BNP Paribas, and Danske Bank, all of whom have recognized the potential of United Fintech's collaborative and innovative approach. The article on FinTech Global in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

#Privatecredit is poised to become the second-largest #privatemarkets asset class, with the industry topping $2.1 trillion globally last year in assets and committed capital. Basel III Endgame capital requirements and a higher-for-longer rates environment are expected to fuel a continued uptick in private lending, leading many to believe that despite its rapid growth, we have not yet reached ‘peak private credit’. At the same time, the private credit space is expanding beyond #middlemarket lending. Firms are now providing financing solutions to non-PE sponsored companies, large corporates, #realestate, and #infrastructure. Asset and fund managers are moving to take advantage of the opportunities created by bank retrenchment. However, diversifying to obtain a slice of the fast-growing private credit pie is not as straightforward for fund managers as expected. Many are finding that their data and operational technology is not capable of speaking the language of private credit. Learn more about how closing the data and technology gap will give firms the ability to drive competitive edge before a boom reaches a peak in Private Credit Boom Creates Data Fluency Problem, a guest article from Arcesium's Cesar Estrada. https://lnkd.in/e8Q3Eihw #alternativeinvestments #privatedebt #alternativecredit

How are #PrivateCredit managers setting themselves up for success in a high-growth market? They are doing it with an ecosystem that skillfully blends specialist expertise, integrated technology, and data-on-demand, according to our group head of private credit, Kevin Hogan, in Alternative Credit Investor’s October technology feature, Beyond Excel. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ef4fC554 #AlternativeMarkets #FundServices

🌍 Are Significant Risk Transfers (SRTs) the Future of Sustainable Finance? 💼 Big banks like Santander, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Societe Generale are reimagining SRTs—products where investors assume default risks on loan portfolios—for a new era of ESG-conscious investing. By embedding sustainability or social impact goals into these transactions, banks hope to attract ethically minded investors, fueling projects like renewable energy and affordable housing. 🌱🏠 Yet, the industry is still grappling with defining what qualifies as truly “sustainable” in these deals. With no regulatory framework in place, the onus lies on banks and investors to navigate this uncharted territory. Can these rebranded SRTs genuinely contribute to a more sustainable future, or are we merely witnessing a strategic repackaging of risk? 🤔 💬 How should the financial sector standardize sustainable securitization? Is relying on banks’ promises enough, or do we need stricter oversight? Melissa Owen Marco Antonio Fujihara Darius Nassiry Arturo Brandt Bruna Paiva Mazziotti William J. #SustainableFinance #ESG #RiskManagement #FinanceInnovation #RenewableEnergy

AFSA has had a remarkable first half of 2024, issuing 32 licences, more than double the number from the same period in 2023. These licences include authorised firms under the full regulatory regime, FinTech Lab participants, and Ancillary Services Providers (ASPs).  📈 Noteworthy Figures:  14 financial service providers were licenced, bringing the total to 103 as of June 2024.   4 new FinTech firms joined AFSA. The regulatory sandbox now hosts 14 companies.  14 ASPs were licenced, doubling the number from last year, totalling 127 ASPs.  🔍 Key Regulatory Updates:  In March 2024, AFSA modified Section 92 (2) of the AIFC Financial Services Framework Regulations, allowing Fund Managers to co-invest in the Collective Investment Scheme they manage.  In June 2024, 12 jurisdictions were recognised as equivalent, streamlining the process for firms to be recognised as Foreign Fund Managers.  🌐 AFSA invited Digital Assets Services providers to test new products, including margin trading, peer-to-peer transactions, and non-fungible trading. Additionally, guidance for Over-the-Counter (OTC) digital asset transactions in AIFC was released.  📊 The Ancillary Services Providers’ industry at AIFC is booming, with the total number of participants reaching 508 in the first half of 2024, doubling the figure from the same period in 2023, bringing the grand total to 2,858. 

💰 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲? 𝗡𝗕𝗙𝗖𝘀, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲! In today's dynamic financial landscape, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are witnessing a seismic shift in funding and capital raising trends. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead: 🌐 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: The future is digital! NBFCs are increasingly tapping into blockchain-based bond issuances, offering greater transparency and reduced costs. 🤝 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Collaborations with fintech firms and big tech companies are opening new avenues for innovative funding models. 🌿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Sustainability-linked bonds and loans are gaining traction, aligning funding with ESG goals. 🏦 𝗖𝗼-𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: Partnerships with banks are allowing NBFCs to leverage combined strengths and expand their lending capacity. 📊 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Advanced analytics are enabling more accurate risk profiling, attracting a wider pool of investors. 🌟 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 (𝗔𝗜𝗙𝘀): These are emerging as a significant source of long-term capital for NBFCs. 🔄 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Renewed interest in securitization is providing NBFCs with liquidity and balance sheet management tools. Don't miss out on these game-changing opportunities! How is your NBFC adapting to these trends? Connect with NBFC Advisory to stay ahead and make the most of these developments. #NBFC #FinancialInnovation #CapitalRaising #FintechTrends #SustainableFinance 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 👇

Check out this crucial analysis on the state of corporate governance in the #fintech industry! Isa Alade's insights from Banwo & Ighodalo shed light on alarming parallels to pre-2008 crisis conditions. Discover how regulatory reform and enhanced oversight are essential to safeguard against potential financial turmoil. Read this article from The Regulatory Review penned by Josephine Phillips! https://lnkd.in/ez-7yVAT #MakingFintechMobile #FinancialRegulation #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement #FintechRevolution #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPayments #FutureofFinance #OpenBanking #WealthTech