Markets
-
US holiday sales growth is projected to slow sharply this season. Deloitte forecasts a 2.9 % to 3.4 % increase for 2025, marking the weakest rate since the pandemic. In-store sales are losing momentum, while e-commerce continues to grow steadily despite inflationary pressure.
-
Singapore’s central bank announces $510m for green infrastructure. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has raised $510 million for the Green Investments Partnership, focusing on sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South Asia, with support from global financial entities and the European Commission….
-
Electric Hydrogen acquires Ambient Fuels, partners with Generate Capital. The acquisition and partnership aim to meet increasing demand for clean hydrogen. Electric Hydrogen’s collaboration with Generate Capital will reduce hydrogen project costs and provide comprehensive development and financing solutions….
-
Workiva launches Intelligent Finance, GRC, and Sustainability platform. Workiva has introduced an expanded platform with AI capabilities to aid finance, governance, risk, and compliance, and sustainability teams in streamlining workflows and deriving data insights….
-
DNB deploys AI to accelerate Malaysia’s 5G service management. Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure provider, has implemented BMC Helix to streamline service operations, reduce incident response times, and support national connectivity innovation.
-
Denmark plans to issue a green bond under EuGB standards. The bond aims to raise up to DKK 10 billion for green government expenditures, supporting energy transformation, sustainable transport, and nature restoration. The issuance will adhere to the strict transparency criteria of the EuGB….
-
ISO and GHG Protocol unify global emissions standards in partnership. The collaboration aims to harmonise greenhouse gas measurement and reporting standards, addressing fragmentation and simplifying processes for businesses and policymakers, ultimately reducing the burden of emissions accounting….
-
FCA warns firms against excessive compliance with Consumer Duty rules. The financial watchdog aims to simplify compliance, addressing concerns about regulatory burden and cost. The FCA seeks to clarify expectations and improve flexibility, ensuring businesses do not overinterpret requirements.
-
UK employees missed nearly ten days of work last year. The CIPD’s 2025 Health and wellbeing at work report finds sickness absence rising to its highest level in over a decade, with mental ill health and musculoskeletal issues among the leading causes.
-
Fourteen investment firms launch a fund for clean energy technologies. The All Aboard Coalition aims to support clean tech firms struggling to secure funding for large-scale projects, bridging the gap between early-stage and late-stage investments….