Best execution: US looks to eliminate conflicts

Best execution: US looks to eliminate conflicts  Toward the end of 2023, two US-based broker-dealers were subjected to multi-million dollar penalties levied by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on grounds of failure to provide “best execution” to their customers. The timing of these sanctions coincided with the introduction by

By |2024-03-13T11:33:18+00:00March 11th, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Renewables growth strong but still off required pace

Renewables growth strong but still off required pace The world increased its global renewable energy capacity in 2023 by around 500 gigawatts (GW) to over 4,000 GW, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). While this rate of growth in capacity (50% higher than in 2022) – the fastest in

By |2024-03-13T11:35:12+00:00March 11th, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Renewable energy in charts: An evolving landscape

Renewable energy in charts: An evolving landscape Governments in OECD countries and elsewhere have made commitments and targets in relation to a transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy, not only in respect of electricity generation, but across all energy consumption within their economies generally. As we move

By |2024-03-08T15:22:21+00:00March 8th, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Basel III, Basel IV, Basel III Endgame, & Basel 3.1: Terminology Explained

Basel III, Basel IV, Basel III Endgame, & Basel 3.1: Terminology Explained The global financial crisis (GFC) of 2007-09 was a watershed event in financial markets that demanded a huge change in how banks are regulated. The main regulatory response to the GFC was labeled Basel III by the Basel

By |2024-03-04T16:25:44+00:00March 4th, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Navigating inflation: Soft landing on a moving target

Navigating inflation: Soft landing on a moving target Amid strong signs that the aggressive tightening cycle implemented by monetary authorities to combat inflation may have run its course – with interest rates set to head lower later this year – markets are jubilant. However, some central bankers and economists caution that these celebrations

By |2024-02-06T10:49:21+00:00February 1st, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Securities settlement – T+1 comes into focus

Securities settlement – T+1 comes into focus The imminent launch by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a T+1 settlement regime for US securities is set to reduce risk but also pose challenges – especially for market participants and regulators in other jurisdictions that, for the time being, retain

By |2024-02-01T11:04:54+00:00February 1st, 2024|Finance|0 Comments

Transforming Finance: The pivotal role of Big Data

Transforming Finance: The pivotal role of Big Data As we transition into an era marked by digital intelligence, one of the most significant transformations is the shift in how businesses, particularly within the finance industry, are leveraging Big Data for growth and development.   This article offers an exploration of the

By |2024-02-16T15:51:27+00:00January 5th, 2024|AI, Corporate Learning, Finance|0 Comments

Machine learning by the numbers: Its impact on business

Machine learning by the numbers: Its impact on business Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a powerful subset of artificial intelligence (AI), revolutionizing industries across the globe. By leveraging historical data and sophisticated algorithms, machines can now imitate human learning, continuously improving their accuracy and capabilities. The impact of machine learning

By |2024-02-16T15:51:24+00:00January 5th, 2024|AI, Corporate Learning, Finance|0 Comments

What is machine learning (ML)?

What is machine learning (ML)? In the simplest terms, machine learning (ML) is a subset of the broader field of artificial intelligence (AI). AI can be defined as the attempt to create machines or software systems that display human-like intelligence. Originally, most attempts to create AI systems involved the so-called

By |2024-02-16T15:51:21+00:00January 5th, 2024|AI, Corporate Learning, Finance|0 Comments

Finance reimagined: Mastering machine learning (ML)

Finance reimagined: Mastering machine learning The advent of machine learning (ML) has ushered in a new era in the financial industry, prompting a significant shift from traditional methodologies to sophisticated data-driven systems. This article presents a comprehensive understanding of the crucial role machine learning plays in finance, emphasizing the necessity for

By |2024-03-01T12:14:16+00:00January 5th, 2024|AI, Corporate Learning, Finance|0 Comments
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