European Commission eyeing climate risk stress tests for financial firms
The EU is reportedly looking to introduce climate risk stress tests to force financial firms to raise their protection against global warming.
Global challenger bank market to be worth $301bn by 2025
The global challenger and neo bank market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 40.4% in the next five years.
UK challenger bank Tandem kicks off international expansion with Hong Kong launch
Tandem, the British challenger bank, is gearing up to go global. First stop: Hong Kong.
Nasdaq releases AI tool to better detect malicious activity
Nasdaq has released a new AI-powered tool for surveillance patterns on the The Nasdaq Stock Market to better detect malicious activity.
Aristotle International to integrate its KYC solutions with GeoComply’s IDComply service
GeoComply, the geolocation company, has tapped KYC and age verification specialist Aristotle International to strengthen its IDComply service. Since 2011, GeoComply has become a trusted...
US regulator SEC extends MiFID II relief period for three years
Assist market participants in the US can breathe a little easier after the top securities regulator extended the period they have to comply with the EU’s financial instruments law.
FCA appoints three new board members
The UK’s top finance watchdog has appointed three new non-executive directors to lead the regulator’s operations for the next three years.
Google Pay now works with all banks thanks to Curve integration
British FinTech Curve has integrated its banking platform into Google Pay, meaning clients can connect all their cards into the app.
Consumers still prefer leaving open-banking in the hands of banks, according to Mobey Forum...
Big banks are more trusted by consumers to provide open-banking solutions than third-party providers. However, a new survey suggests it might be changing. Mobey Forum,...
Alipay and WeChat introduce new card service for people visiting China
Both WeChat and Alipay have introduced services that enable foreign visitors to China to use their credit cards via their services instead of bringing...