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ESMA states increased risk to investors due to renewed market volatility

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has stated investors are facing “very-high market risk” due to renewed market volatility.

Digital retail bank Kuda raise $1.6m in a pre-seed funding round

The Nigerian challenger bank Kuda has raised $1.6m in a pre-seed investment round after launching the beta version of its online mobile finance platform and getting a banking licence from the Nigerian Central Bank.

FCA increases efforts to ensure companies are ready for any type of Brexit

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is increasing its efforts to ensure all firms are aware of what needs to be done to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

Digital receipt startup Slyp close $4m funding round led by big banks ANZ and...

Slyp, an Australian enterprise specializing in digital recipes, have completed a $4m investment round.

Fabrick launches two turnkey PSD2 solutions

Italian RegTech company Fabrick has launched two ready-to-use solutions enabling companies to remain compliant with the updated Payments Services Directive (PSD2).

Merrill Lynch fined $300,000 for failing to promptly produce audit trail data

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a $300,000 fine against Merrill Lynch, a registered futures commission merchant, for failing to promptly produce records and ensure staff comply with regulations.

AUSTRAC’s latest fine “is a timely reminder” the authorities’ attitude towards the financial sector...

The Australian authority fighting financial crimes, money laundering and terrorism has issued an AUS$252,000 infringement notice against Compass, the foreign exchange company.

RDC launches new AI-powered tool to boost compliance

Regulatory DataCorp, or RDC, has just unveiled AI Review, an artificial intelligence-backed compliance screening solution.

Cybersecurity specialist Snyk taps Accel and Google’s venture arm for $70m funding round

Boston and London-based cybersecurity startup Snyk has just announced the closure of a $70m funding round.

U.S. Treasury warns Facebook’s Libra that it must face tough AML and anti-terrorism funding...

Facebook’s cryptocurrency project has already faced a lot of concerns from lawmakers. Now, the U.S. Treasury warns the social media giant that it must conform with American regulations to trade in the US.

News Stories

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank has unveiled BASF’s inaugural sustainability-linked payables finance programme in Asia, concentrating on its operations in China.
PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts Financial Solutions, a renowned provider of revenue management solutions tailored for the investment sector, recently announced a significant development.
Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum is a next-generation core banking platform, has partnered with ComplyAdvantage, a financial crime intelligence platform that offers AI-driven risk data and fraud detection technology to a global client base.
Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs, an innovative leader in the InsurTech sector, recently received a significant financial boost. CIBC Innovation Banking has extended $4.5m CAD in growth capital financing.
MPower Partners fuels Teamshares' expansion into Japan

MPower Partners fuels Teamshares’ expansion into Japan

MPower Partners Fund, Japan's first ESG-focused global venture capital fund, has recently extended its investment portfolio by funding Teamshares, an innovative employee ownership platform targeting small businesses.

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