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Fabrick has executed the next stage of its international growth and consolidation strategy by acquiring 75% of finAPI, a leading German operator of Open Finance solutions.

Fabrick announces agreement to acquire finAPI and enter German market

Fabrick has executed the next stage of its international growth and consolidation strategy by acquiring 75% of finAPI, a leading German operator of Open Finance solutions.
EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the MENA region, has acquired a minority stake in Kenzi Wealth, a Danish FinTech company specialising in AI-powered asset management technologies.

EFG Hermes acquires stake in Kenzi Wealth to revolutionise AI-powered investment management

EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the MENA region, has acquired a minority stake in Kenzi Wealth, a Danish FinTech company specialising in AI-powered asset management technologies.
EMIR

Navigating EMIR refit: Challenges and solutions in regulatory compliance

The EMIR Refit, implemented on April 29, 2024, has ushered in significant changes to transaction reporting standards across the EU.
BNP

BNPP AM launches climate ETF to navigate ESG standards

BNP Paribas Asset Management a leading financial institution, is renowned for its expertise in asset management and investment solutions.
financial crime

Labour proposes crackdown on UK’s financial crime epidemic

David Lammy, the UK's shadow foreign secretary, is unveiling plans to combat the pervasive issue of financial crime in the UK.
The concept of third-party risk management is hardly a fledgling idea. However, as the world becomes ever-more digitised, cybersecurity threats are now looming larger than ever before. According to research from Soha Systems, more than 60% of data breaches can be traced back to third-party vendors. This means that an effective third-party risk management strategy is not just a luxury anymore - it is a necessity.

How to effectively manage third-party risks

The concept of third-party risk management is hardly a fledgling idea. However, as the world becomes ever-more digitised, cybersecurity threats are now looming larger than ever before. According to research from Soha Systems, more than 60% of data breaches can be traced back to third-party vendors. This means that an effective third-party risk management strategy is not just a luxury anymore - it is a necessity.

The tenfold benefits of FCA authorisation for financial entities

In today's fast-paced and highly regulated financial landscape, securing full UK FCA authorisation is more than just a regulatory milestone.
trust

The role of trust in the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation

Ensuring institutions have sufficient operational resilience to maintain the stability of the financial system has become a paramount concern.
In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance, the quest to better serve consumers is a constant battle. In an attempt to craft the ultimate value proposition for consumers, incumbents are harnessing the power of real-time data to revolutionise the way in which they operate.

Are insurers thinking about the value proposition for consumers by collecting timely data?

In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance, the quest to better serve consumers is a constant battle. In an attempt to craft the ultimate value proposition for consumers, incumbents are harnessing the power of real-time data to revolutionise the way in which they operate.
Footprint

Footprint secures $13m Series A to revolutionise identity verification

Footprint, a firm specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention, has announced a successful Series A funding round, raising $13m. The investment was led by...

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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