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Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia forge partnership for FinTech innovation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) have recently initiated a partnership.
fraud

Rising tide of fraud: UK losses surge to £593m in Q2 2023

In Q2 of 2023, the UK saw a rise in fraudulent activity with a loss of £593m, pushing the total stolen cash in the past year to almost £3.5bn.
Jericho

Jericho Security nets $3m to battle generative AI-driven phishing threats

Jericho Security, an artificial intelligence cybersecurity startup founded earlier this year, announced that it has secured $3m in funding.

USA dominates this week’s 22 FinTech funding rounds

USA dominated this week's FinTech funding rounds, with 15 of the 22 rounds, totalling 
Stripe

Stripe appoints industry veteran Steffan Tomlinson as CFO

Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has revealed Steffan Tomlinson will be stepping into the role of CFO.
application

Transforming KYCP application completeness: A leap in RegTech UX

A significant upgrade has been introduced to KYC Portal's application completeness feature, aiming to enhance the user experience.
AI

Navigating the complexities of AI adoption in the AML space

In a recent post by Moody's Analytics, the firm asked three key questions about driving efficiency with AI-powered screening.
emojis

Emojis and Securities law: How a simple emoji triggered a legal battle

Emojis, while being a widespread form of modern expression, can potentially cause legal problems for firms.
sustainability

UK government unveils groundbreaking sustainability disclosure standards

The UK government will establish UK SDS that will enable firms to report on sustainability and climate-related risks.
CVC

Investment manager CVC sets science-based climate goals for 2035

CVC Capital Partners, a global alternative investment manager, has announced a series of new climate-related goals.

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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