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Diginex Buys Matter DK to Expand ESG Data, Reporting Offering
Investor sustainability data and analytics provider Matter DK has been ESG reporting and supply-chain due diligence services and RegTech provider Diginex. London-based Diginex said the acquisition of the Danish technology company, with a transaction value of US$13 million, would bolster its ESG service offerings worldwide by incorporating Matter DK’s advanced ESG data analytics, benchmarking and…
ISS Stoxx Acquires Geospatial Climate, Nature Risk Analysis Firm Sust Global
Geospatial risk modelling and analytics provider Sust Global has been acquired by ISS Stoxx to be incorporated into its Sustainability Business. Sust’s geospatial artificial intelligence engine analyses and seeks to find climate and nature patterns within geographical regions. “This acquisition helps to underline our commitment to helping you better manage sustainability-related risks and uncover opportunities,”…
Novata Teams With Microsoft on Private Markets ESG Data
Novata is to collaborate with Microsoft to scale its private-market ESG data offering. The two companies plan to develop artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection and reporting, and give smaller companies climate reporting tools.
Value of ESG Ratings, Scores Still Debated Amid Differing Reports
Consensus remains elusive over the value of aggregated ESG metrics such as ratings and other scores despite a flurry of recent studies on the contentious issue. Three issuers of ratings and indexes conducted their own research into the performance of funds and assets relative to their ratings and while two found at least some correlation…
Nordic ESG Data Matures: Transformative Insights from Strategic Imperative to Practical Application
In the Nordic region, ESG has moved beyond high-level compliance. Financial institutions are now deeply involved in practical data management complexities, value creation, and integrating ESG into core investment decision-making processes. This white paper, based on an A-Team Group executive roundtable in Stockholm, supported by Rimes, offers insights into how leading Nordic buy-side firms are…
Unfashionable ESG Risks Unearthed in RepRisk Supply Chain Report
ESG data can get under the skin of companies – sometimes literally. A European fashion retailer was accused of selling fur products despite repeated appeals and evidence highlighting the mistreatment and unethical slaughter of animals such as foxes, rabbits, and chinchillas. The incident was one of thousands included in a new RepRisk report for its…
APAC Data Management Leaders Revealed in Inaugural A-Team Insight Awards Introduction
A-Team Group is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital Markets Technology APAC Awards 2025. These awards celebrate the technology providers and financial institutions at the forefront of innovation across the Asia Pacific region. Coinciding with the announcement, we have also launched our comprehensive annual report, “The State of Capital Markets Technology in…
Unlock the Future of APAC Capital Markets: Your Definitive Guide to Technology, Data & Innovation
The Asia Pacific (APAC) capital markets are navigating a period of profound transformation, driven by relentless technological advancement and a complex regulatory environment. To stay competitive and drive sustainable growth, financial institutions need a strategic roadmap built on authoritative insights. A-Team Group presents “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia Pacific,” a comprehensive new…
HK Government Backs ESG Compliance Provider Diginex
ESG reporting technology provider Diginex has received funding from the Hong Kong government to expand its artificial intelligence-driven functionality to help financial institutions meet sustainability compliance obligations. The investment of an undisclosed sum follows the company’s US$2 billion acquisition of AI-driven data management and customer engagement business Resulticks Global Companies early in June. Diginex said…
Providers of SFDR Reporting Solutions
Europe’s ESG regulatory space is dominated by the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, which requires listed companies in the bloc to declare the sustainability credentials of the funds they manufacture and the assets in which invest. Its intention is to give investors and advisers a clearer understanding of how sustainable investments are. Compliance requires the reporting…