Founders

Adapting to new regulations, innovating is best way to counter RegTech biggest challenges

A convoluted and oversaturated space for new RegTech entrants and unexpected changes to regulations are the two main issues facing the sector, according to Precognitive SVP of Operations Chris Le in a research interview with FinTech Global.

RegTech needs more dedicated funding if it is to flourish under FinTech’s rule

If RegTech is to escape from FinTech's shadow to fully flourish in its own right it needs a lot more support and funding from investors, Regit co-founder and CEO Cindy Nguyen said in a research interview with FinTech Global.
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Hackers are constantly innovating – banks must do the same to avoid disaster

Michael Dooijes, the co-founder and managing director at Startupbootcamp’s Amsterdam-based FinTech and cybersecurity accelerator, explained why banks are looking to FinTech startups in the...

The £3bn FinTech opportunity in the UK SME market

It’s not just big banks and corporations fintech startups are trying to serve. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) offer a massive market for FinTech companies.
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Trust in robo is driving WealthTech growth – but there’s not room for everyone

Robo-advisors helping users manage their wealth to services that banks reserve for higher-value customers are attracting considerable interest from investors and financial institutions.
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Challenger Bank CEOs say banks can’t catch up with FinTech

Banks are more potentially vulnerable to disruption than ever before - and digital-first challengers are charging into the market and rethink the role of banks in consumers’ lives.
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Remittances are driving financial inclusion thanks to mobile

The World Bank estimates remittances to be a $600bn industry. Somaliland-born founder of WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed, believes it could be worth a lot more.
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InsurTech CEOs believe there has to be a better way

Insurance is just one vertical where startups are trying to declutter the user experiences, to create more efficient services which provide customers with greater transparency.
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FinTech startups more prepared for Brexit than banks

UK-based banks and startups alike are preparing for the potential economic turbulence Britain’s departure from the EU might bring - but it’s the latter that are best prepared to react.

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regulators

DIFC’s $200m case exposes board governance blind spot

A $200m enforcement case in the DIFC did not begin with a rogue trader or a fraudulent scheme. It began with a board that...
AI

AI agents move from pilot to workforce in bank compliance

Banks could unlock productivity gains of up to 20 times by deploying a workforce of AI agents, according to McKinsey.   The consultancy's estimate rests...
PSD3

PSD3 is coming: is your payments licence ready for 2028?

The clock has started on the biggest shake-up of Europe's payments rulebook since 2015, and firms that wait too long to prepare could find...
Sumsub

Orochi Network, Sumsub team up on Southeast Asia compliance

Sumsub and Orochi Networ have entered a strategic partnership aimed at helping Web3 and digital-asset businesses across Southeast Asia meet compliance requirements as Vietnam...
Team8

Team8 grows to $2bn AUM with new $365m war chest

Team8, the venture creation platform focused on cybersecurity, software infrastructure, FinTech and digital health, has announced $365m in new capital, comprising a $265m third...

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