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London-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange LBX Faces Compulsory Liquidation

London-based cryptocurrency exchange LBX is the latest digital asset trading venue to face critical difficulties and is now being liquidated. Despite rising crypto prices, which...

Financial Institutions Go Green

Financial institutions are pushing ahead with a number of reforms of lending criteria to align with Paris Agreement objectives, leading to a tightening of...

Green Bonds Grow All Around

Green, social and sustainability bond issuances hit $322.6 billion in 2019, comprising 5.4% of global bond issuances. Green bonds made up 80% of 2019...

LuxSE, Crédit Agricole Top Green Bond Rankings

In the green bond market last year the Luxembourg Stock Exchange was the most popular listing venue and French bank Crédit Agricole was the...

Global Green Bond Issuance Seen at $300-$375 Billion This Year

Global green bond issuance is expected to be between $300-$375 billion this year, after a record year last year, according to research from two...

Beyond Brexit, UK Islamic Fintechs Face Persistent Longstanding Industry Challenges

UK Islamic fintech companies are unlikely to be significantly impacted by Brexit but face more inherent challenges, various stakeholders told Salaam Gateway. Funding for growth...