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NSA

Dave Luber steps up as NSA’s cybersecurity director with US defense plans

The NSA, a pivotal entity in the realm of cybersecurity, has officially appointed Dave Luber as its new cybersecurity director.
4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

Around 4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown the carbon impact data of their choices.
Slice expands contractor insurance across 47 states with top-rated PHLY coverage

Slice expands contractor insurance across 47 states with top-rated PHLY coverage

Slice Labs (Slice), a leading innovator in the InsurTech sector, has expanded into seven additional states and the District of Columbia.
J.P. Morgan to pilot biometric payments in US

J.P. Morgan to pilot biometric payments in US

J.P. Morgan is launching a pilot of biometrics-based payments with select retailers in the US.

Is gender diversity on UK FinTech boards falling short?

A newly published report by EY and Innovate Finance, titled Setting the pace or keeping up – are FinTech boards future-fit?, offers a crucial examination of the state of UK FinTech boards.
AI

How is financial services leveraging AI for compliance purposes?

In a time where AI is revolutionising industry after industry, the increasing need to automate compliance is becoming more sought after.

The critical role of barcodes in modern logistics

In today’s fast-paced world, the efficiency of parcel delivery is paramount. Barcodes emerge as a critical tool in enhancing the smooth and efficient movement of goods through the logistics chain.
Themis

Themis launches supply chain risk assessment tool

Themis has launched a supply chain risk tool that will enable firms to map out geographies and sectors and touch points from financial crimes.
2024

What are the key governance, risk and compliance trends in 2024?

In ViClarity’s recent annual GRC trends report, the company focused on the key trends which are impacting many industries throughout 2024.
Clausematch

Clausematch breaks into Middle East through Várri Consultancy partnership

RegTech firm Clausematch has signed an agreement with strategy, risk and governance consulting firm Várri Consultancy.

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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