Industry News

Kindcard explores potential acquisition of OpenTransact

Kindcard explores potential acquisition of OpenTransact

Kindcard, which offers of an innovative 'Closed-Loop' payment solutions through its subsidiary Deb, has recently entered a letter of intent to potentially acquire OpenTransact (also known as Acepay, Inc.). 
FinTech

Will 2024 be the year of the FinTech Big Bang?

The UK FinTech sector is set for a significant technological revolution in 2024, an event Demica describes as a tech 'Big Bang 2.0'.
AMLYZE

AMLYZE and TransactionLink unite to advance AML/KYC solutions

AMLYZE has partnered with TransactionLink, the Berlin-based no-code platform known for revolutionizing AML and KYC automation. 
KYC

Accelerating KYC automation: Key insights from industry leaders

A recent roundtable discussion hosted by Encompass Corporation has offered valuable perspectives on the evolving KYC landscape.
adverse

Navigating the complexities of adverse media screening in AML efforts

In a recent post by Moody's Analytics, the company explained how firms can uncover hidden risks with adverse media screening.
ECB

ECB launches major cyber resilience evaluation for 109 European banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) has embarked on a critical initiative this month, conducting cyber stress tests on 109 banks across Europe.
ESG

Sustainable banking on the rise: 73% of banks embrace ESG propositions by 2028

A recent Economist Impact report for Temenos highlights a significant shift in the banking sector towards ESG propositions.
Are companies ready for the implementation of ESRS?

Are companies ready for the implementation of ESRS?

The implementation deadline of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is just around the corner, but are firms ready?
Navigating ESG reporting for SMEs: Strategies and challenges

Navigating ESG reporting for SMEs: Strategies and challenges

Currently, non-listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU are not required to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices under the EU Green Deal directives like CSRD/EU Taxonomy/CSDDD. However, market realities are such that SME stakeholders, including investors, banks, and customers, are already imposing these reporting requirements.
HSBC

HSBC to combat Revolut and Wise with new forex app

HSBC is launching an international payments app designed to directly challenge the dominance of FinTech giants like Revolut and Wise.  

News Stories

AutoComplete, a firm which helps car dealerships offer insurance to their customers, has closed a financing round.

AutoComplete secures funding to enhance insurance solutions

AutoComplete, a firm which helps car dealerships offer insurance to their customers, has closed a financing round.
Savvy Wealth, has raised an additional $15.5m as part of its Series A round, bringing its total raised to $26.5m.

Savvy Wealth raises $15.5m to revolutionise wealth management tech

Savvy Wealth, has raised an additional $15.5m as part of its Series A round, bringing its total raised to $26.5m. The round was led by...
risk

How is AI transforming risk management?

In an era where the proliferation of digital technology is continuing to ramp up considerably, ensuring risk is sufficiently managed in this new sphere is vital. How has the onset of AI transformed this battle?

EU directive sets new standards for environmental and financial reporting

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) now requires companies to conduct a 'double materiality' assessment.

MUFG sets new targets with launch of Sustainable Finance Framework

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), headquartered in Tokyo, is a prominent banking group known for its comprehensive financial services. According to ESG Today, the...

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