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Finding the right RegTech partner for you – Part 2

Finding the Right RegTech Partner

The global RegTech sector is projected to reach a value of $66.9bn by 2032, growing at a 22.6% CAGR from 2023, according to a report from Allied Market Research. Given its size, it is evident that the market is full of various types of RegTech solutions all claiming to revolutionise the output of compliance teams.
How SymphonyAI empowers financial crime investigators to become more efficient

How SymphonyAI empowers financial crime investigators to become more efficient

As budgets tighten, financial services firms require more efficient ways to handle their financial crime prevention. Jason Shane, Head of Strategy & Innovation at SymphonyAI’s financial services division, explains why SymphonyAI is the perfect solution to this problem.
US-based FinTech firm Ballerine is making waves in the FinCrime space for its pioneering approach to assessing businesses and merchants legitimacy. Founded in 2022, the startup has emerged as a frontrunner in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to address critical challenges faced across the digital commerce landscape.

Inside Ballerine’s pioneering approach to merchant risk assessment

US-based FinTech firm Ballerine is making waves in the FinCrime space for its pioneering approach to assessing businesses and merchants legitimacy. Founded in 2022,...
The future of investing: Velexa's role in shaping accessible wealth management

The future of investing: Velexa’s role in shaping accessible wealth management

The proliferation of WealthTech companies has helped more retail investors gain access to the world of investing, but there is still a gap. New technology and access to financial education is helping to bolster the democratisation of investing.
Finding the right RegTech partner for you - Part 1

Finding the right RegTech partner for you – Part 1

The global RegTech sector is projected to reach a value of $66.9bn by 2032, growing at a 22.6% CAGR from 2023, according to a report from Allied Market Research. Given its size, it is evident that the market is full of various types of RegTech solutions all claiming to revolutionise the output of compliance teams. However, with so much noise in the market, finding the right solution is like finding a needle in a haystack. FinTech Global spoke to several RegTech providers for an insight into what to look for.
How has Consumer Duty impacted wealth management so far?

How has Consumer Duty impacted wealth management so far?

Consumer Duty has now been live in the UK for several months. Wealth management firms spent many resources preparing themselves to be ready for...
Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? – Part 2

Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? –...

FinTech Global recently spoke to multiple industry players to get their insights on whether financial institutions are keeping up with modern sanction/PEPs lists monitoring requirements. The first part can be read here. In this second half, FinTech Global asked the industry leaders to outline some of the best practices they have seen in the market and how to stay on top of the lists.
Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? - Part 1

Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? –...

The war in Ukraine has underscored how quickly sanction and PEPs lists can change. Since 2022, the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and Canada have imposed over 16,500 sanctions on Russia, according to the BBC. The current turbulent geopolitical scene means financial services firms need to be ready for regular, and often sudden, changes to PEPs and sanction lists. FinTech Global recently spoke to several industry players to ask whether financial institutions are keeping up with the modern sanction/PEPs landscape.
How wealth firms can find the right AI for the job 

How wealth firms can find the right AI for the job 

With the proliferation of AI, it is easy for wealth management firms to get overwhelmed by the choice. There are countless solutions in the market all promising various benefits, so finding the right one for the job can be tough. FinTech Global spoke to several WealthTech leaders to offer some guidance on what to look for.
How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled its latest advancement in the world of generative AI, Sora. Unlike ChatGPT, its previous revolution in the world of generative AI, Sora allows users to build realistic videos from simple text instructions, potentially providing businesses with another tool to transform operations, such as marketing.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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