Robin Smith takes on Chief Revenue Officer role at Praxent
Praxent, a financial services digital consultancy, has expanded its leadership by ushering in Robin Smith as Chief Revenue Officer. Smith, an enthusiast of FinTech and...
How fake data can help machine learning
When experimenting with new machine learning models, a major hurdle is finding data. hyperexponential senior model developer Jonathan Bowden has explained how ‘fake data’ can be used to validate ideas for potential models.
Why RegTechs must be ready for a second coronavirus wave
A second wave of the coronavirus threatens to sweep across the world, presenting the RegTech industry with several new challenges.
CISA director Easterly eyes more preparatory approach to dealing with cybercrime
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly has said she wants the CISA to focus on preparing for hacks instead of just managing the fallout.
Sustainable finance start-up Crux clinches $4.25m seed extension
Pioneering a new era in sustainable finance, Crux has successfully procured $4.25m in a rapid seed extension round.
Findity receives SEK102m backing from Creades
Swedish investment firm Creades has invested SEK102m in FinTech firm Findity to become the company’s largest owner.
HSBC unveils new risk scenario tool to support risk and trading teams
HSBC has introduced the Risk Advisory tool, a solution aimed at helping the management of credit more efficiently for risk and trading teams.
Recoop and Insurity bolster disaster recovery offering
Recoop Disaster Insurance and Insurity, a provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, have launched a cloud-based customer platform.
Andalusia Labs’ $48m Series A fuels expansion and new Abu Dhabi HQ
Andalusia Labs, a blockchain security solutions firm, has raised $48 million in a Series A funding round, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.
57% of big corporates experienced significant impact from illicit activity in 2020
Big corporates around the world are still impacted by heavy illicit activity, with over half of respondents in a new survey stating a significant impact during 2020.