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The FCA slapped with £2,000 fine for not living up to staff pension rules

Following a year of controversies regarding the UK’s top financial watchdog, the body is now facing another setback.

Cashless payments on the rise in Russia

For the first time ever, Russians completed more cashless payments in a quarter than they did with physical cash, according to research from Sberbank.

Klarna is launching in Australia and grabs $200m in new investment from Commonwealth Bank

The Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna is launching in Australia with the backing of one of the country’s four biggest banks.

17 powerful women in InsurTech that you must know about right now

Technology is changing the insurance industry. In many cases, women are leading the charge.

UK National Crime Agency makes three arrests in connection to Maltese bank money laundering...

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has made three more arrests in relation to an investigation into a money laundering incident connected to a cyberattack on a bank in Malta.

Over 75% of cybersecurity officers in the financial sector fear deepfakes

Over three quarters (77%) of chief security officers (CS0s) in the financial sector are worried about the use of deepfake video, audio and images.

ESMA seeks feedback on changes to MiFID II and MiFIR

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on new reporting requirements from third-country firms to ESMA.

Wealth Wizards forms open banking partnership with Moneyhub

Financial advisor Wealth Wizards will use Moneyhub Enterprise data APIs to provide customers with holistic advice that is backed by real-time consent driven personal data.

American businesses need RegTech tools as the SEC ramps up the heat

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased its activities in 2019 and market stakeholders think this is just the beginning.

China releases guidelines for facial recognition payments

China has reportedly released a set of new guidelines for the use of facial recognition payments which aim to reduce risks.

News Stories

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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