Actis backs KV Srinivasan to build specialist SME lender Profectus Capital
Actis is a leading investor in growth markets with an impressive portfolio of investments across Asia, Africa and Latin America...
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FCA announces new proposals to protect millions using overdrafts and high-cost credit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on follow an in-depth review into the high-cost credit market and are expected to reduce the costs for consumers and give them greater control over their finances...
Nasdaq has set eyes on cryptocurrency trading, says CEO
The company announced Wednesday a collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by bitcoin investors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss...
STOXX and RiskFirst announce launch of LDI indices
STOXX Ltd., the operator of Deutsche Börse Group’s index business and a global provider of innovative and tradable index concepts has announced the launch of the new iSTOXX-RiskFirst LDI index familyas of 23 April 2018...
Herbert Smith Freehills invests in asset finance in London and Singapore
Rex Rosales and Jahnavi Ramachandran will join the firm in London, while Siva Subramaniam and Samuel Kolehmainen will join in Singapore....
Australian finance professionals might be charged legally for consumer dispute
Thousands of customers were paying charges to financial institutions without ever receiving those services...
World Bank Group strengthens credit reporting in Europe and Central Asia
The World Bank Group’s Azerbaijan-Central Asia Financial Infrastructure project will help strengthen the region’s financial infrastructure...
Personalised and flexible financial accounts is the future of Arro Money
Arro Money, a trading company of Marq Millions, has built on its portfolio of high-quality financial service accounts with the launch of a new customisable solution for individuals...
World Bank issues its first Hong Kong Dollar green bond
The HKD 1bn 2-year green bond offers a coupon of 2.14% per annum up to April 23, 2020 maturity date and has an issue price of 100%...
S&P Global Ratings: Islamic finance stands to gain from standardisation and fintech
In a report titled "The Future Of Banking: Islamic Finance Needs Standardization And FinTech To Boost Growth," S&P Global Ratings says it believes the global Islamic finance industry will expand slowly in 2018 and 2019...