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.