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Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has appointed Ken Fullerton as its new Global Head of Operational Transformation.

Apex Group continues its global operations transformation with key strategic hire

Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has appointed Ken Fullerton as its new Global Head of Operational Transformation.
ESMA

EU issues new guidelines to combat greenwashing risk in investment funds

The ESMA has unveiled its latest effort in combating the growing risk of greenwashing within investment funds, as reported by ESG Today. 

Leveraging guided workflows for enhanced efficiency and risk mitigation

Money laundering techniques are becoming more sophisticated, and regulatory intensity across the financial sector continues to increase.
Saifr

How Saifr is seeking to revolutionise the RegTech market

FinTech Global recently spoke to RegTech firm Saifr to get a grasp of the company's plans and how it is revolutionising the RegTech market.

SEC urged by Democrats to strengthen ESG fund regulations

Up to 21 congressional Democrats have called SEC chair Gary Gensler to expedite the finalization of a rule to ensure investment funds uphold transparency regarding ESG credentials.

Unleashing advisor potential: The importance of custodial independence in WealthTech

As an Wealthtech service provider or broker-dealer, it is commonly complex and challenging it can be to cater to the growing needs of registered...
Sentry Insurance, a leading mutual insurance group, has partnered with Falvey Insurance to offer admitted and non-admitted cargo capacity to Falvey’s broker partners.

Vanguard secures $1m funding to revolutionise maritime insurance underwriting

Maritime technology startup Vanguard has secured $1m in new funding to advance their automated insurance underwriting platform tailored for maritime operations.
ICEYE, a global leader in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has launched a high-resolution Flood Early Warning and ongoing customer pilots of Flood Rapid Impact solutions for the UK insurance market.

ICEYE unveils groundbreaking flood management solutions for UK insurers

ICEYE, a global leader in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has launched a high-resolution Flood Early Warning and ongoing customer pilots of Flood Rapid Impact solutions for the UK insurance market.
Russian

What you need to know about EU regulations on Russian fund transfers

The EC has recently introduced new regulations that enhance transparency regarding the flow of funds related to Russian-owned entities out of the EU.
Tietoevry

Tietoevry Banking and Geldmaat strengthen ATM solutions partnership for Dutch market

Tietoevry Banking and Geldmaat have renewed their partnership, solidifying their commitment to enhancing ATM services in the Dutch market.

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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