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Truelayer joins SEPA payment account access scheme: a new era for EU payments

Truelayer joins SEPA payment account access scheme: a new era for EU payments

TrueLayer has become the first participant in the SEPA Payment Account Access Scheme (SPAA).
Flagstone

Flagstone secures £108m investment to revolutionize UK savings market

Flagstone, a cash deposit marketplace, has announced a substantial equity investment of £108m from US venture capital firm Estancia Capital Partners. According to Finextra...
Velexa

Mirae Asset and Velexa unite to transform Brazil’s investment scene

Mirae Asset Wealth Management, a financial services group operating in 15 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Velexa.
CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

As cryptocurrencies become increasingly popular, the risk of scams targeting investors has grown. In response, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has launched new safety measures aimed at safeguarding its customers. The bank will now impose restrictions, delays, and limits on certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.
AI emerges as the top threat for UK's regulated firms in 2024

AI emerges as the top threat for UK’s regulated firms in 2024

In the UK, the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) is perceived as the principal threat for over half of the regulated firms this year. A...
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Insuritas teams up with Credit One Bank for its digital insurance agency

Insurance agency Insuritas has been engaged by Credit One Bank to install its full-service digital insurance agency platform.
5th annual WealthTech100 names the companies you can't afford to miss

5th annual WealthTech100 names the companies you can’t afford to miss

The fifth annual WealthTech100 list has named the technology companies transforming wealth and asset management during the uncertain market.
KYND launches cyber risk management tools for MSPs

KYND launches cyber risk management tools for MSPs

Cyber risk technology developer KYND has released the next generation of its cyber risk management for the managed service providers (MSP) sector.
Xero

Xero and Flinks forge alliance to boost banking access for North American SMEs

Xero has joined forces with Flinks to provide small businesses in North America with secure access to banking data.
AML non-compliance costs

A deep dive into AML non-compliance costs and Flagright’s AI-driven solution

In an increasingly interconnected financial landscape, financial crime has become more sophisticated, underlining the importance of maintaining robust anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for financial institutions. With stringent regulatory scrutiny and technological advancements, financial institutions must adhere to strict AML regulations to deter activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes. Moreover, understanding and considering the significant cost of non-compliance is vital.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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