Cross-border payments have long been plagued by inefficiencies that result in high costs, slow processing times, and a lack of transparency. These issues impact both consumers and businesses in significant ways, leading to financial losses and missed opportunities. Enter blockchain technology, a
The landscape of corporate risk and compliance management is continually evolving, and recent developments have highlighted a significant strategic move: Ncontracts, a leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions, has acquired Venminder, a prominent third-party
The NGFS Data Directory is a pioneering initiative aimed at fortifying the global financial sector against the growing threats posed by climate change. Institutions such as the BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the Bank of France underpin its
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the significance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. For private equity (PE) firms, the stakes are particularly high, given the potential impact of cybersecurity on investment value and attractiveness. As cyber threats become
Climate change poses an immense challenge to the global financial sector, and European banks are particularly vulnerable, facing both significant economic risks from climate-related disasters and mounting regulatory pressures. In response to these pressing issues, the International Finance
Chaos Labs, a pioneer in onchain risk management, has made headlines with its recent $55 million Series A funding round. This significant investment underscores the growing necessity for advanced risk management tools in the burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Spearheaded by Haun
