Tag Archives: financial institutions

Financial institutions gain faster onboarding and reduced false positives with LSEG’s new World-Check On Demand platform

(IN BRIEF) LSEG Risk Intelligence has launched World-Check On Demand, a platform delivering real-time sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and enforcement actions data through flexible APIs. The service aims to cut false positives, speed up onboarding, and reduce operational costs while … Read the full press release

New BBVA Directa service leverages Iberpay’s OCT Inst rail for 24/7 instant inbound payments to Spain

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched a new instant payments service that allows banks outside Europe to send funds to Spain in seconds, operating 24/7/365 with real-time settlement via Iberpay’s One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer scheme. Through its BBVA Directa platform, … Read the full press release

EBRD sells 1 million GDRs in NLB while maintaining long-term commitment to Slovenia’s leading bank

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has reduced its shareholding in Nova Ljubljanska banka by 1 per cent through the sale of 1 million GDRs on the London Stock Exchange, retaining a 5.125 per cent stake and remaining one of the bank’s … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens alliance with Diginex to deliver scalable ESG and sustainable finance solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release

Lloyds Partners with BNP Paribas to Offer Advanced FX Execution Algorithms to Clients

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas to provide its clients with access to advanced FX Execution Algorithms. The collaboration will enhance Lloyds’ digital FX offering by offering clients sophisticated tools for executing large … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Joins the Launch of the United Nations Ocean Investment Protocol to Drive Sustainable Ocean Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has expressed its full support for the launch of the United Nations Ocean Investment Protocol, a crucial framework aimed at aligning financial flows and business practices with a sustainable ocean economy. The Protocol, … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Reports Projected 36% Growth in Global Islamic Finance Assets by 2028

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has released a new report, Islamic Banking for Financial Institutions: Unlocking Growth Amidst Global Shifts, forecasting that global Islamic finance assets will grow to USD7.5 trillion by 2028. The report reveals significant growth in Islamic finance, … Read the full press release

Thales and Vipps Revolutionize Digital Payments with Launch of NFC Payments on iOS, Reaching One Million Users

(IN BRIEF) Thales is excited to announce its continued support for Vipps, Norway’s mobile wallet leader, as it reaches over one million users for mobile contactless payments. Vipps is the first third-party wallet to offer NFC payments on iOS, powered … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance Recognized with Two Prestigious A-Team Innovation Awards for Integrated Regulatory Risk and Financial Data Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has earned two prestigious 2025 A-Team Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in integrated regulatory risk and financial data management. These awards highlight innovative projects that leverage new technologies to deliver high-value solutions for … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the publication of the 2024 Annual Financial Report and convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for June 18, 2025, for the approval of, among others, the 2024 Annual Financial Report, available on the Company’s website

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. today published its 2024 Annual Financial Report (available from 30 April 2025 on www.digi-communications.ro) and has convened its Annual General Meeting for 18 June 2025 at 14:00 CET (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Amsterdam). Shareholders will … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of an Incremental to the Senior Facilities Agreement dated 21 April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that on 9 April 2025, its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., executed an incremental facility notice under the existing Senior Facilities Agreement from 21 April 2023. This transaction involves the company, Digi Spain Telecom, … Read the full press release

Experian and ValidMind Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Model Risk Management for Financial Institutions

(IN BRIEF) Experian and ValidMind have partnered to provide an integrated solution aimed at transforming model risk management for financial institutions. The solution combines the power of Experian’s Ascend Platform with ValidMind’s model governance and documentation automation tools to help … Read the full press release

EIB and Santander Partner to Unlock €8 Billion for Europe’s Wind Energy Industry

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €500 million counter-guarantee agreement, allowing Santander to create a portfolio of guarantees worth up to €1 billion. This agreement is expected to unlock €8 billion in investments to … Read the full press release

EIB Global, UNDP, and EU Delegation Drive Green Transition Financing in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, alongside the UNDP, the EU Delegation to Serbia, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Association of Serbian Banks, co-hosted a conference to promote green transition financing in Serbia. The event emphasized the importance of establishing … Read the full press release

UNEP FI and EIB Unveil Human Rights Toolkit to Help Financial Institutions Uphold Ethical Standards

(IN BRIEF) The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a Human Rights Resource Kit developed with support from the European Investment Bank. This comprehensive toolkit aims to help financial institutions integrate human rights considerations into their operations … Read the full press release

SDX and RULEMATCH Partner to Revolutionize Crypto Trading and Custody for Financial Institutions

(IN BRIEF) SDX and RULEMATCH have partnered to offer a comprehensive solution for financial institutions to trade, settle, and securely manage crypto assets. The partnership integrates SDX’s custody services with RULEMATCH’s trading and settlement platform, allowing institutions to trade without … Read the full press release

Switzerland Embraces Instant Payments Across Financial Institutions

(IN BRIEF) Switzerland launched instant payments on 20 August 2024, with around 60 financial institutions now able to process these transactions, covering over 95% of Swiss retail payments. Instant payments allow for immediate account-to-account transfers, 24/7, offering significant benefits such … Read the full press release

SEB Maintains Dominance as Nordic Sustainability Advisor

(IN BRIEF) SEB has been ranked as the top sustainability advisor for large companies and financial institutions in the Nordics for the fourth consecutive year. The ranking covers Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and the overall Nordic region. Prospera’s Sustainability Advisor 2023 … Read the full press release

Accenture boosts SAP and regulatory services for banks with SKS Group acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) HOCHHEIM, Germany, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that it has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a leading consulting firm that specializes … Read the full press release

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) leads the asset management market in the Nordic region according to Prospera’s External Asset Management survey

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 12-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced that it has been ranked highest among asset managers in the Nordic region in the … Read the full press release