Epiphany teams with Kaleyra to launch Italy’s first open banking hub
Digital banking solution builder Epiphany and mobile messaging solution for banks Kaleyra have launched Italy’s first open banking hub.
Bank of Lithuania reveals guidelines on security token offerings
The Bank of Lithuania has issued guidelines on security token offerings to improve regularity clarity and improve protections for investors. Within the document the regulator...
Neotas and University of Essex team up to fight financial crimes
London-based Neotas, a developer of online due diligence solutions for the financial services sector, and the University of Essex have partnered up to innovate new ways to prevent financial crimes and mitigate risk.
Expat banking solution Denizen shuts down after failing to scale
Denizen is shutting down barely three years after the global banking solution first saw the light.
Venmo announces new credit card through Synchrony partnership
Hot on the heels of its announcement about a new transfer service, Venmo has unveiled its first-ever credit card.
Wirecard has asked KPMG to review its accounting practices after facing fraud allegations
German payments company Wirecard is wrestling with fraud allegations after an expose in the Financial Times. It has now enlisted the services of KPMG to go over its accounting practices.
Ghana aims to topple Kenya as Africa’s most digitalised economy
The vice-president of Ghana has announced an ambitious programme to digitalise the country’s economy.
European and Australian regulators agree to collaborate to bring about greater equivalence
Two financial market regulators in the EU and in Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding Australian benchmarks.
Malaysian officials consider harsher punishments against hackers and companies failing to protect customers’ data
Hack attacks are on the rise in Malaysia. Now the country’s lawmakers are considering taking off the kid gloves towards both criminals and the companies neglecting to protect their clients.
Canadian consumers’ FinTech adoption has jumped by 32%
Almost four out every five Canadian consumers use at least one FinTech payment or money transfer service, according to EY’s new report.