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KYC dev Fenergo acquires Sentinels to boost due diligence capabilities

KYC and client lifecycle management (CLM) solution developer Fenergo has acquired Sentinels, which builds AI-powered AML and transaction monitoring platform.

Westpac hit with $40m fine for charging fees to the deceased

Australian bank Westpac has been fined $40m after it was founded to have charged fees to over 11,800 deceased individuals.

Vast majority of Brits back retailers regularly investing in new tech

Research by Klarna has found that up to 80% of UK shoppers believe retailers should continuously invest in new technology to meet evolving consumer demand.

CBI president calls on UK to tap into FinTech benefits

The UK should tap into the ‘flotilla of benefits’ on offer from its FinTech sector, claims president of the CBI Lord Bilimoria.

Surer addresses insurers pain points

Singapore-based InsurTech firm Surer has released an improved version of its platform to enhance its digital ecosystem.

Covid-19 increases regulatory priority in APAC

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the regulatory priority around FinTech in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report from University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

Russia bill could see crypto become legal tender

The Russian Ministry of Finance has finalised a crypto bill which has recommended using cryptocurrencies as legal tender.

Women in InsurTech: climbing the corporate ladder

What can businesses and advocates do to improve the diversity and inclusion ratio of women in insurance, particular in leadership roles? Novidea recently spoke to three successful women in the industry about their experiences climbing to the top.

Could the UK’s Online Safety Bill be damaging to privacy?

A recent letter sent to Parliament by a group of cybersecurity and IT experts has warned that the UK’s Online Safety Bill may turn out to be damaging to privacy.

Challenger banks lack adequate financial crime controls, FCA review finds

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that some challenger banks need to improve how they assess financial crime risk.

News Stories

BOCHK adopts Worldline's Paysuite to revolutionise payment systems in Hong Kong

BOCHK adopts Worldline’s Paysuite to revolutionise payment systems in Hong Kong

Worldline, a frontrunner in global payment services, has teamed up with the Bank of China (Hong Kong), marking Worldline’s debut deployment of its Paysuite Essential Edition, formerly known as Cardlite, in Hong Kong.

VCI Global accelerates AI cloud expansion with $30m from Alumni Capital

VCI Global, a Nasdaq-listed leader in AI cloud computing solutions, has secured a substantial $30m investment from Alumni Capital LP. This marks a significant reinforcement...
Xmore AI secures investment from reAlpha AI Labs to enhance cybersecurity solutions

Xmore AI secures investment from reAlpha AI Labs to enhance cybersecurity solutions

reAlpha Tech Corp, a trailblazer in real estate technology, has announced a strategic investment in Xmore AI.
Daba Wins $50k at Ecobank FinTech Challenge

Daba Wins $50k at Ecobank FinTech Challenge

In a significant achievement for African FinTech, Daba has clinched first place at the 2024 Ecobank FinTech Challenge.
AMLYZE garners €2.35m in seed funding to combat financial crime

AMLYZE garners €2.35m in seed funding to combat financial crime

AMLYZE, a leading RegTech company, has successfully closed a €2.35m seed funding round.

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