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Cybersecurity is the hardest risk to manage for finance professionals

Financial services firms must deal with various risks. However, some are more difficult to handle than others.

Is Ireland the new home for European FinTech?

With the UK out of the European Union, questions have been raised on whether it can keep its position as the leader of FinTech in the region.

Estonia is changing its money laundering rules for cryptocurrencies

Digital currency providers have a new set of rules to comply to if they want to do business in Estonia.

Aon looks to boost cyber insurance operations with new deal

Aon, a risk, retirement and health solutions provider, has acquired Canadian cybersecurity platform Cytelligence.

The former governor of Banque de France is worried about central banks launching digital...

More than 50 central banks around the world are working on digital currency projects. However, the former head of Banque de France is sceptical.

Lemonade reveals insurance for four-legged friends

Digital insurance platform Lemonade has revealed its new pet coverage line which will launch in the coming months.

Only 65% of estate agents think their company comply with anti-money laundering regulations

From: RegTech Analyst Estate agents have admitted that they fail to follow the UK’s laws enough to prevent money laundering as well as they should.  More than four in...

iSTOX has graduated from Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

The capital markets platform iSTOX may have become the first one-stop digitised securities issuance, custody and trading platform to be approved and licensed by a major regulator after graduating from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)'s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox.

How the coronavirus could impact FinTechs and their funding

Companies needing to raise capital in the next three to six months will suffer a drop in valuation due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from venture capital firm Finch Capital.

Westpac hit with several lawsuits from securities buyers following reports about it failing to...

One of the four biggest Australian banks is facing some huge challenges. Not only is Westpac accused of having breached anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, but it is now also dealing with a smattering of lawsuits.

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AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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