Esma calls for 2027 EU T+1 migration
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has called for the EU to migrate to a T+1 settlement cycle by October 2027, ensuring coordination with the UK.
CFPB funding under new scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is facing additional challenges that call into question the legality of the bureau’s funding. …
Compliance professionals split over value of AI
Growing levels of financial crime and regulatory scrutiny are forcing organisations to step up spending on compliance, but they are less sold on AI as the standalone solution, according to a global survey of risk and compliance officers by LSEG Risk Intelligence.
AI agents ace cash management tasks – BIS research
Generative AI agents can replicate key cash-management tasks – even without specialised training, according to a Bank for International Settlements working paper.
Klarna’s AI chatbot does the equivalent work of 700 full-time humans
Klarna says its OpenAI-powered chatbot is doing the equivalent work of 700 full-time agents after its global launch last month.
Liberty GTS names Regional Manager for Asia Pacific
Liberty Global Transaction Solutions has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Lee as the Liberty GTS Regional Manager, Asia Pacific (APAC).
Property reinsurers should focus on profits not premiums: analysts
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets have contended that property reinsurers should be focusing on writing less business to maximise profits, despite the attractive rates currently offered by the hard pricing environment.
November Ivans Index reveals workers’ comp renewal rates decrease, major commercial lines up
Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has released the November 2025 results of the Ivans Index, showing that average premium renewal rates increased year over year for Commercial Auto, Business Owner’s Policy (BOP), General Liability, Commercial Property, and Umbrella.
ABN Amro app lets customers see current accounts from other banks
ABN Amro is getting to grips with PSD2, enabling customers to access their current accounts with other providers through its app.
Nasdaq unveils tech to scale global carbon markets
Exchange operator Nasdaq has launched technology that securely digitises the issuance, settlement, and custody of carbon credits.
UBS to apply for Chinese digital banking licence
UBS is to apply for a digital banking licence in China with the aim of reaching 200,000 mass affluent clients within two years.
WTW names former Marsh exec to energy post
Agents and Brokers, Energy Marsh & McLennan, Willis Towers Watson
Corporate card firm Pliant snags $40 million in funding
Berlin-based corporate card platform Pliant has raised a $40 million Series B equity round to fuekl its expansion to the US.
ABN Amro registers digital green bond on blockchain
ABN Amro has become the first Dutch bank to register a digital green bond on a public blockchain.