ARCHIVE December2023
Canada court grants CCLA standing to challenge New Brunswick’s gender identity policy in school – JURIST
The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick granted the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) a public interest standing to challenge the policy change carried out by the Minister of Education and […]
First Bank Transforms Operations with Backbase Engagement Banking Platform
First Bank, a family-owned bank in St. Louis, has implemented Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform to boost its customer experience for retail and business banking customers. The bank plumped for Backbase to enable […]
Colombia national pleads guilty over role in assassination of Haitian president – JURIST
A former Colombian soldier pleaded guilty on Friday to two charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise. Mario Antonio Palacios Palacios was among a group of gunmen who […]
Engage People Discovers Loyalty Points Opportunity for Banks and Retailers in the US
Up to 84 per cent of US consumers would use a points-based loyalty currency if it was offered to them, according to loyalty network Engage People. Engage People commissioned a new survey […]
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for increase in Gaza humanitarian aid, steps toward cessation of hostilities – JURIST
The UN Security Council passed a UAE-sponsored resolution by a 13-0 vote Friday calling for an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with both the US and Russia abstaining. The resolution reportedly […]
Crypto Regulation in 2024 With ZBD, Elusiv, Bitstamp, YouHodler, Mercuryo, ClearBank
It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. […]
Ireland human rights commission brings proceedings against state over migrant rights breaches – JURIST
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) announced Thursday that it is bringing proceedings before the Irish High Court over the state’s failure to properly house asylum applicants. This marks the […]
DRC general election extended following delays and poll closures – JURIST
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), the body that administers elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced Wednesday that voting would extend into a second day on Thursday. The DRC […]
American Fintech Council Backs FAIR Exams Act for Transparent and Accountable Bank Regulation
The American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing fintech and banks, has given its support for The Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ (FAIR) Exams Act, which aims to enhance transparency […]
UN rights commissioner expresses concern over rights violations amid fighting in Wad Madani, Sudan – JURIST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern on Wednesday over human rights violations committed amidst the armed conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST
The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]
Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST
Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]
Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST
The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]
Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST
Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]
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