Over 50% of consumers fear using biometrics for online payments
More than half of consumers are worried about shifting to biometrics for authenticating online payments, a study from Paysafe claims.
Plaid launches into UK market, with sights set on Europe expansion
US-based open banking platform Plaid has launched its services into the UK, with plans to deploy across the rest of Europe.
Insurers need to move away from just a contract and provide a real service
Building an on-demand insurance solution which provides a service rather than a ‘contract’ is how the space will evolve, according to a panel at the Global InsurTech Summit 2019.
FCA extends deadline for notifications for temporary permissions regime
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has extended the deadline for notifications of the temporary permissions regime (TPR) until 30 October 2019.
Deutsche Bank reportedly fails to report suspicious transactions involving Donald Trump
Deutsche Bank has come under fire for failing to inform federal financial crime watchdogs in regard to suspicious transactions involving Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
HKMA warns customers of online security after several reports of fraud
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is warning consumers to be wary of suspicious small transactions, following rise in fraud.
Equifax Canada joins Verified.Me to ease customer onboarding
Equifax Canada will work with SecureKey Technologies to help Canadians verify their identities with trusted service providers.
The EU supervisory authorities launch consultation on reporting technical standards
The three European Supervisory Authorities have launched a consultation on draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITSs).
VC-backed payment card issuer Marqeta nears $2bn valuation through Series E round
Venture capital-backed payment card issuing platform Marqeta has hit a valuation of almost $2bn through a Series E funding round.
Raisin enters US market hot off the heels of $114m Series D close
Germany-based European savings and investment marketplace Raisin has entered the US market just months after closing its $114m Series D.