UK asset manager Abrdn snaps up stake in Archax
Abrdn, a UK asset management firm, has purchased a stake in Archax, the only digital securities exchange to be regulated in the UK.
How KYC requirements for banks are helping fight financial crime
The growing challenge of criminal money making its way into the banking system is a continuing problem for banks. However, a mixture of new compliance regulations for banks may be helping to turn the tide.
South Korea to introduce digital currency regulatory framework by 2024
South Korea government has revealed it is planning to enforce all-inclusive regulations for the digital currency industry in 2024.
Democratisation of wealth management – How firms can stay relevant
Traditionally, wealth management has been for the wealthy. The average Joes and Janes have often been skipped out on by big wealth managers due to little revenue incentive to capture that market.
PayTech Worldline expands Italian presence with acquisition and partnership deals
Payments giant Worldline has completed that 80% acquisition of bank acquirer Axepta Italy to support its growth across Europe.
Enjoying retirement longer – dacadoo team up with Autumn to improve wellbeing
Singapore-based financial wellness app Autumn has formed a partnership with dacadoo to enhance its mental and physical wellbeing of users.
SEBI looks to ease regulatory compliance burden with debt securities merger
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has merged its rules for debt securities into a single regulation to ease the regulatory compliance burden on organisations.
Vivid Money bags $60m Series B to expand across Europe
Berlin-based challenger bank Vivid Money has raised $60m from a Series B funding round led by Greenoaks.
RegTech comapny Konsentus acquires Open Banking Europe S.A.S.
Konsentus, an Identity and regulatory checking service provider, has completed the acquisition of Open Banking Europe S.A.S. from PRETA.
28 FinTech rounds from last week you should know about
The WealthTech and cryptocurrency FinTech sectors were among some of the winners of the investment rounds recorded last week.