Industry News

Tiger Brokers launches industry’s first AI chatbox 

Tiger Brokers has announced the launch an AI chatbox which has been deemed the first of its kind across the brokerage industry.

FCA Consumer Duty Countdown: Are firms ready?

The final deadline for compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty is swiftly approaching in July 2023. The regulatory agency has been actively providing guidance, conducting multi-firm reviews, and sharing specific industry insights in the form of Dear CEO Letters to ensure that firms are adequately prepared for the implementation.

Klarna continues strong growth in Canada 

Swedish BNPL giant Klarna has revealed that its service is now experiencing rapid growth across Canada. 

Managing insider information: The crucial role of MAR in the digital age

The European Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) have been at the forefront of the financial regulatory landscape since July 2016. Despite its six-year presence, compliance with MAR regulations remains a consistent priority for regulators across Europe, including the UK. Regulatory enforcement continues to unveil that firms still grapple with adherence to rules governing the management of material nonpublic information (MNPI).
Moody's

Moody’s Analytics links with European Commission to modernise fraud detection

The European Commission has recently joined hands with Moody's Analytics to overhaul its anti-fraud operations.
FCA

FCA unveils new Consumer Duty plan to boost savings interest rates

The FCA has unveiled actions under the Consumer Duty rules, outlining a 14-point plan aimed at enhancing cash savings interest rates.
SEC

SEC adopts a 4-day rule for cybersecurity breach disclosures

The SEC adopted new rules requiring public firms to disclose all cyber breaches that could affect their bottom lines within four days.
Consumer Duty

How will the introduction of Consumer Duty change RegTech?

After over a year since it was announced, the Consumer Duty regulation has finally come into effect in the UK this week.
Weave has announced the addition of a mobile Tap to Pay service to their innovative all-in-one customer experience platform. 

Weave debuts mobile Tap to Pay 

Weave has announced the addition of a mobile Tap to Pay service to their innovative all-in-one customer experience platform. 
ESG FinTech Market Map

FinTech Global launches ESG FinTech Market Map as vital guide to the sector

Specialist research firm FinTech Global has launched an innovative ESG FinTech Market Map, that will serve as a vital guide for financial institutions looking for solutions to solve their ESG needs.

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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