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Clausematch

Clausematch and RiskInk join forces to boost RegTech offerings

Clausematch has formed an alliance with RiskInk, a boutique risk management consultancy with unparalleled experience in policy drafting.
Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Adverse media screening has become an integral component in the finance industry, especially in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. RegTech company Alessa recently...
The digital race - How automation can improve efficiency and customer experience around lending

The digital race – How automation can improve efficiency and customer experience around lending

Improving the customer experience has become one of the biggest priorities for financial services. In fact, 63% of firms place customer experience as their number one focus as they try to meet the evolving demands of their customers. Lending is one area of finance where the fight to provide the best customer experience is really heating up. Many have even dubbed it as the next major battlefield.
Sigma's AI Revolutionising risk management and compliance

Sigma’s AI: Revolutionising risk management and compliance

Sigma, recently ranked in the AIFinTech100 for 2023, is driving innovation with AI to offer robust and scalable risk management solutions. Their unique use of AI technologies makes the platform indispensable for current and prospective clients.
Bunq

Dutch FinTech leader bunq nets additional €44.5m in thriving growth year

Netherlands-based digital banking platform, bunq, continues to make financial headlines with its remarkable progress.

Cash flow challenges undermine growth of UK female-led SMEs

New research from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) reveals the ongoing challenges for female business leaders in the UK, with 43% claiming to lack the necessary cash flow for growth. This contrasts with just 29% of male business owners expressing the same concern, highlighting a significant 14% gender gap.

Mediobanca and Founders Factory to nurture 35 startups with €12m investment

In a new initiative aimed at reshaping the financial services landscape, Mediobanca, Italy's top-tier investment bank, has joined forces with Founders Factory.
SEBI

SEBI unveils robust disclosure rules to boost green financing in India

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced new investment and disclosure rules for ESG funds.

JPMorgan’s Chase set to disrupt European online banking landscape

JPMorgan (JPM.N) is set to broaden its horizons by introducing its online bank, Chase, to Germany and other countries within the European Union.
FATCA

Navigating the labyrinth of FATCA and CRS compliance in the APAC region

In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.

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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