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Navigating through Canada’s Bill S-211 with proactive risk management strategies

Navigating through Canada’s Bill S-211 with proactive risk management strategies

In an exemplary move to uplift the "social" component within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, the Canadian Parliament, in May 2023, passed Bill S-211.
Navigating the complexities of off-channel communications in finance

Navigating the complexities of off-channel communications in finance

In recent years, off-channel communications have come under the intense scrutiny of regulators like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This scrutiny is largely due to the risks these unmonitored communications pose, ranging from compliance issues to gaps in record-keeping that can affect investor protection.
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LegalTech-focused Wolters Kluwer acquires Della AI

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has acquired UK and France-based Della AI, a provider of AI technology that leverages natural language processing.
Ballerine

Team8 leads $5m seed round for FinTech start-up Ballerine

Ballerine, a leading player in the open-source risk decisioning platform arena, has announced a successful seed funding round.
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On-chain insurance marketplace Nayms closes round at $80m valuation

Nayms, a fully regulated marketplace for on-chain insurance, has closed it’s private token sale in a round led by DeFi investor UDHC.
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InsurTechs Benekiva and MRS to combine insurance solutions

Benekiva, an insurance software company, has partnered with Management Research Services (MRS) to bring together Benekiva’s SaaS claims and servicing platform and MRS’ comprehensive underwriting rules engine.
CBDC

RBA’s CBDC research shows long road ahead for digital currency

The RBA has released a comprehensive report that shines a light on the complexities of launching a CBDC in Australia.

India to add AI-powered conversational payments to UPI 

The Reserve Bank of India has set out plans for the development of AI-powered "conversational" payments on the country's UPI system. 

Mashreq announces incorporation in Pakistan to drive digitisation

Mashreq has revealed its successful incorporation in Pakistan as it looks to drive digitisation and financial inclusion.
Intellect

Rob Manders joins Intellect Design Arena’s growth advisory board

FinTech firm Intellect Design Arena has recently welcomed Rob Manders to its growing Growth Advisory Board.

News Stories

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa has unveiled a new initiative, Visa A2A, set to transform the landscape of account-to-account (A2A) payments by enhancing consumer control and protection.
Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI, a leading innovator in AI-driven compliance solutions for financial institutions, announced today that it has successfully secured $18.5m in Series A funding.
European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

Copilot Capital, a pioneering private equity firm dedicated to nurturing the growth of European software companies, has announced a significant majority investment in SecureFlag, a dynamic software company known for its cutting-edge cybersecurity training solutions.
Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Ghana's fintech innovator, Fido, recently bolstered its financial capacity with a significant $30m Series B funding round.
Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve, renowned as the nation's top nonprofit financial education platform, has recently secured a substantial grant to further its mission.

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