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Alessa issues new webinar on how financial institutions can improve OFAC compliance

Compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions is a major challenge for financial institutions, but how can they be certain they meet the necessary requirements.

Why risk assessment is important for financial institutions in a digital era

With every opportunity digital technology has provided to banks, customers and counterparties, it has also altered existing risks and often introduced new ones. While digital transformation is creating major opportunities, understanding and navigating through those risk areas is critical.

ClauseMatch among the first tech companies to complete TechNation UK’s new LawTech Sandbox

RegTech company ClauseMatch is one of the five tech companies to complete the LawTech Sandbox, the new programme from TechNation UK.

Organised crime is biggest compliance-related threat facing firms, study claims

Organised crime is the biggest compliance-related fear facing firms, according to a new report from NorthRow.

The FCA is concerned young investors are taking too much high-risk in their investments

Nearly two thirds of younger investors are taking big risks on their investments, which could significantly impact their lifestyle, according to a report from the FCA.

ESMA issues public consultation on supervisory fees for trade repositories

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a public consultation on the simplification of supervisory fees for trade repositories under EMIR and SFTR.

US Justice Department investigates Visa over debit card practices

Visa is in legal hot water as it faces a regulatory investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over concerns of whether it is using anticompetitive practices in the debit card market.

Jeff bags $1m to boost financial services in Southeast Asia

Loan brokerage platform Jeff App closed a $1m round led by the Estonian Business Angels Network syndicate.

Payment firm Airwallex closes a $100m Series D round at $2.6bn valuation

Melbourne-based cross-border FinTech Airwallex raised another $100m in an extension to its Series D round.

Akur8 forms multi-year deal with Generali France

InsurTech100 company Akur8 has formed another partnership this year, signing a multi-year deal to help boost Generali France’s pricing capabilities.

News Stories

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens AG, a frontrunner in technological innovations, has issued a new digital bond, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the FinTech sector.
American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary, a trailblazer in post-quantum encryption technologies, has recently secured a strategic investment.
Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative, a leader in Web3 security solutions, has successfully secured a $16m Series A funding round.
The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) has officially launched the application phase for the eighth iteration of its esteemed Engine Innovator Programme, a pivotal accelerator designed to spur FinTech advancements within the investment management sphere.
Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut Business has announced that its global revenues now exceed $500m (£380m), alongside monthly transaction volumes of £17bn.

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