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AML

Germany to ramp up AML defences with new federal office

Moody's Analytics recently outlined how Germany's new financial crime office will face big challenges when it opens next year. 
CFOs

What is the evolving role of CFOs in sustainable finance?

In the realm of heightened environmental and social consciousness, CFOs are experiencing a pivotal transformation.
Korean

Korean Re elevates ESG rating to Outstanding A, securing top marks in KCGS evaluation

Korean Re has secured top marks in the form of an ESG integrated rating of A  from the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS). 
ESG

Regulatory pressure fuels a boom in the ESG reporting software market

Rising regulatory demands and stakeholder pressure are prompting a surge in demand for ESG reporting and data management software.
Monzo

Monzo secures $190m investment and hits $610m funding milestone

UK-based digital bank Monzo has successfully secured an additional $190m in funding, bringing its total funding to an impressive $610m.
EasyKnock

EasyKnock clinches $28m in Series D to revolutionise home equity solutions

EasyKnock, a home equity solutions firm, has successfully completed a Series D funding round, raising a significant $28m.
SEON launches free fraud prevention toll for businesses

SEON launches free fraud prevention tool for businesses

Online fraud prevention company SEON has launched a ‘forever free’ version of its fraud prevention platform to better help online businesses be protected.
Checkout.com steps up in UAE: new acquiring licence to revolutionise digital payments

Checkout.com steps up in UAE: new acquiring licence to revolutionise digital payments

Checkout.com, a key player in the global payments landscape, can now add another feather to its cap as it becomes the first global payments platform to receive a Retail Payment Services licence from the UAE Central Bank.
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ZestyAI and IBHS research re-examines catastrophic losses from storms

ZestyAI, a provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released new research examining catastrophic losses from severe convective storms, particularly hail.
scam

June’s spike in impersonation scams costs Singaporeans $10.6m

In June, Singapore witnessed a significant rise in impersonation scams, with fraudsters swindling $10.6m from 63 victims. According to Finextra Research, these sophisticated scams...

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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