S&P Global Market Intelligence, a leading provider of data, research, and analytics, and Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Reporting business, are partnering to provide an end-to-end Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) solution. 

There is a clear logic to the deal right now because the small cap equity only broking model is tricky and particularly when, like now, we see lower volumes of capital raising on AIM and a fall-off in IPOs. Also MIFID II does not help. It completely changes the way in which the equity research business operates as it makes it more compliance intensive and restricts distribution.

DESPITE GDPR legislation having come into effect over four months ago, the majority of UK information and communication businesses are now risking penalties by failing to adhere to some of the rules.

Metaps Plus, a leading Korean fintech company and a subsidiary of Tokyo-listed Metaps Group (TSE:6172), has entered into a strategic partnership with OST to develop Blockchain-powered coupons and mobile payments by leveraging OST technology and the OpenST and OpenST Mosaic Protocols.

As the world becomes increasingly urban, it also becomes clear that cities have more in common than meets the eye. Urban centers from Seattle to Sydney and São Paulo face similar challenges, such as providing basic housing and transportation, education and employment to their growing populations.

Mastercard believes the answer lies in rethinking the way cities and businesses work together – and how we move the conversation from sharing challenges to jointly unlocking possibilities.

The outcome of the latest FCA consultation into high-cost credit is expected to strengthen protection for vulnerable consumers. Martin Kisby, Head of Compliance at Equiniti Credit Services, offers guidance on how technologies can help lenders identify vulnerability and safeguard their customers from unmanageable debt.

Is the answer to how best to define a vulnerable consumer really as simple as quoting the FCA’s definition?

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) today announced a settlement with Cash Express, LLC, a small-dollar lender based in Cookeville, Tenn., that offers high-cost, short-term loans, such as payday and title loans, as well as check-cashing services. Cash Express owns and operates approximately 328 retail lending outlets in four states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi.  

Nordea’s General Meeting decided earlier in 2018 to establish a nomination board with the task of presenting to the Annual General Meeting 2019 proposals concerning election of members of the board of directors, chairman of the board of directors and remuneration to the board members and auditor.

The four largest shareholders in terms of votes who wish to participate in the nomination board are entitled to appoint one member each. In addition, the chairman of the board of directors participates in the nomination board.

You may not believe it, but IT workers are the second most active profession behind accountants. It’s a tough gig – from meeting dynamic business requirements, to making the case for new technologies to the board and maximising return on IT investment.  Work in this industry can be hands on. In a professional world currently in a state of flux, IT workers play a crucial role in helping organisations supersede challenges. 

We are pleased to be reporting both our first and second quarters along with the six months ended June 30, 2018, results, and we feel the appointment of John London as Interim CFO will streamline our financial reporting process moving forward.