Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, renewable capacity in 2020 expanded by 260GW, an increase of more than 45% from 2019. Looming renewable energy policy deadlines are likely to push this growth even further. Motivation amongst investors to join the trend for thematic investment strategies remains high. As one of the key players in the field of thematic investing, Global X ETFs is releasing two new ETFs at the same time that track companies advancing solar and wind energy technologies expected to fight against global warming.

Aquila, a division of Constellation Software Inc. [TSX:CSU], announced today that is has completed the acquisition of Infinity Enterprise Lending Systems (“Infinity Software”).

Founded in 2000, Infinity Software provides category-leading loan management systems to alternative credit lenders. Its flexible all-in-one platform makes it easy for lenders to process loans, grow their customer base and scale their business.

Deal anchored by Heliconia Capital provides exposure to fast-growing company XM Studios, that holds intellectual property licenses from global brands such as Marvel and DC Comics

The AI-based engine plays a vital role in the company's tremendous growth

Super auto app Way.com's AI-driven dynamic pricing and listing engine has created millions in revenue for parking transactions, creating value for both customers and partners with the best rates possible and increased utilization.  

 Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank with extensive operations in Africa, today host its inaugural Nigeria tech and fintech

Consumer spend data expert analyzes shifts from pre-pandemic behavior, predicts upcoming patterns

Sensibill, the only customer data platform designed specifically for the financial services industry, shares this month’s Barcode Report on consumer spend related to panic-purchases, such as toilet paper and masks, leveraging customer spend data, including SKU-level data and transactions, to uncover the deepest and most relevant insights into consumer spending.

The Europe mobile wallet market is slated to witness considerable growth over the coming time period owing to digital disruption coupled with generational shifts in consumer behavior as millennials are readily embracing the convenience of digital payments, thereby avoiding the hassle of ATMs or physical bank branches. In fact, mobile wallets are being used more and more by present-day customers for shopping online as global e-commerce sector has proceeds to expand day-by-day.

Molo Finance has cut rates across its 2 and 5-year mortgage products for both individual and limited company mortgages.

The UK’s first online mortgage lender aims to remove friction for property investors navigating the market. These pricing changes come at a time when the online lender is preparing to launch its residential mortgage products to first-time buyers and home movers.

The new rates include:

Individual buy-to-let price reductions

Commenting on the market reaction as attention turns to President Lagarde’s press conference, Shane O’Neill, Head of Interest Rates at Validus Risk Management, said: “As expected, the ECB did not change its main interest rates or the size of its PEPP envelope, which remains at EUR1,850 billion. The PEPP will continue until at least March 2022, but the monthly pace of purchases will be adjusted to a “moderately” slower pace compared to the current EUR80bio/month.

Heiner Leisten and Joe Euteneuer appointed as Chairs of NAX’s development and securitization platforms 

NAX forms ecosystem ahead of next phase of growth

 New Asset eXchange (NAX), a company that  creates new markets and ecosystems around corporate assets, has today announced the appointment of Patrick Nicolet as Chair of its technology platform, Bridge.