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ASIC takes Commonwealth Bank of Australia to court over failing to help gambler

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is accusing Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) of not taking account of a notification of customer that told them he was a problem gambler.

Revolut’s CFO steps down after just five months in the role

Challenger bank Revolut is reportedly about to lose its CFO David MacLean just five months after he joined the UK FinTech.

Riskonnect acquires GRC management solution Xactium

Integrated risk management solutions Riskonnect has acquired governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management software developer Xactium for an undisclosed amount.

European challenger banks reveal how they deal with the coronavirus and its impact on...

European neobanks have taken steps to limit the impact COVID-19 will have on their businesses.

Backbase partners with Finxact to help digitalisation of banks

Backbase, an omni-channel digital banking platform, has partnered with Finxact partner to help financial institutions across North America with their digital transformation.

Refinitiv acquires Scivantage for an undisclosed amount

Refinitiv, a financial market data platform, has acquired FinTech software-as-a-service developer Scivantage for an undisclosed amount.

RBC becomes first Canadian bank with digital government identity verification

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has become the first Canadian bank to implement digital government identity verification solutions.

Swiss neobank YAPEAL is the first company to receive a FinTech banking licence in...

The European challenger bank market is about to get more crowded as YAPEAL secured a FinTech banking licence from FINMA, Switzerland’s independent financial markets regulator.

ESMA takes more steps to curb impact of coronavirus

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a temporary requirement on net short positions in traded shares as it seek additional measures to secure financial market in COVID-19 pandemic.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia accused of harming over 8,600 customers by failing to provide...

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a legal battle against one of Australia’s biggest banks.

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How AI is driving transformation in the financial services space

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Bank of London

The Bank of London announces leadership overhaul with Stephen Bell as CEO

The Bank of London, a rapidly growing financial institution, today announced a significant leadership transition.

The high cost of cybersecurity breaches on corporate reputation

Cybersecurity breaches pose a grave threat not only to immediate data security but also to the long-term reputation and financial stability.

IFC launches ClimaLab to bolster climate risk management in European FIs

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched ClimaLab, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower European financial institutions in effectively managing climate-related risks.

Singapore’s new scam protection bill to restrict high-risk bank transactions

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is set to introduce a groundbreaking Protection from Scams Bill aimed at combating the rising tide of online fraud.

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