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NEWSLETTER | 16 Feb 2021

Blockchain technology can bring clarity to company ESG practices, says Capco

Asset managers’ understanding of companies’ ESG practices could be improved by using new technologies such as artificial intelligence, tokenisation, and ledger technology, according to a report from consultancy Capco.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

The climate trajectory for the next 15 years may already be decided, scientists warn – but the actions investors take today can still have tremendous impact, according to new research by PGIM.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Only 31 per cent of senior financial professionals see London as the world’s leading financial hub, down from 34 per cent last year and a fall of 22 per cent since 2018.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

ICM.com, a UK-based global multi-regulated financial service provider, has launched a new platform that gives access to several stock markets worldwide with assorted sectors.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Glue42, a provider of integrated desktop solutions for financial institutions globally, has released a new version of its open-source platform, Glue42 Core.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Global funds network Calastone has implemented the Opsmatix SaaS platform to process increasing business and email volumes into Calastone's Operations Team.

ZEDRA acquires Inside Pensions Ltd

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

ZEDRA has acquired Inside Pensions, a UK-based independent occupational pension scheme governance support provider.

Lyxor AM adopts FlexNOW EMS

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Lyxor Asset Management has adopted FlexTrade's FlexNOW EMS, which combines the best of cloud, desktop, mobile and API technology.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Blockpass has partnered with QTUM to offer it's On-chain KYC solutions to the QTUM ecosystem.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Janus Henderson Group has appointed Alison Davis as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Davis will also serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Risk Committee.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

BNP Paribas Asset Management has appointed Sandro Pierri as Deputy CEO, with effect from 1 January 2021.

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Triple Point Investment Manager has appointed experienced ESG financial services professional Lindsay Smart as Head of Sustainability.

Apex Group closes FundRock acquisition

Tue | 16 Feb 2021, 11:11

Apex Group Ltd, a global financial services provider, has closed its acquisition of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd (FundRock), following full regulatory approval.