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Why integrity matters for a vendor

Why integrity matters for a vendor

With a market aflush with CLM solutions, the best way to stand out from the crowd is through integrity, RegTech platform iMeta Technology argues.
The US' OCC to open Office of Financial Technology

The US’ OCC to open Office of Financial Technology

The US’ Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has revealed plans to establish an Office of Financial Technology early in the new year.
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Nationwide closes home repair service Anew

Nationwide, a British mutual financial institution, has reportedly closed its virtual home repair system Anew.
Spend management platform Payhawk launches Partner Program

Spend management platform Payhawk launches Partner Program

Spend management platform Payhawk has launched its Payhawk Solution Partner Program, giving its customers access to services partners.
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What is the Travel Rule for crypto?

Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, but so is its use for money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently revealed the Travel Rule for crypto, but what does this mean?
Haven closes Series A to support mortgage servicers

Haven closes Series A to support mortgage servicers

Haven, a homeownership platform that helps unlock value for mortgage servicers and subservicers, has raised $8m for its Series A round.
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What are the most pressing issues for women in FinTech?

Whilst the FinTech sector is making leaps and bounds when it comes to improving diversity and inclusion, there are still a number of challenges for women in the industry.
72% of people prefer face verification for online transactions

72% of people prefer face verification for online transactions

Seven-in-ten (72%) of consumers prefer to use face verification to secure online transactions, according to a report from iProov.
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Relay Ventures secures $10m for fifth fund to support startups

Relay Ventures has received a $10m investment from Alberta Enterprise for its fifth fund, to support early-stage companies.
India-based PayVEDA closes Series A

India-based PayVEDA closes Series A

PayVEDA, which helps make bill payments easier, has reportedly collected $11.5m in its Series A funding round.

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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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