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Key InsurTech partnerships of 2022 to take note of

As pressures on the insurance and InsurTech sector mount, companies are teaming up to bolster their services and improve their capabilities.
BNPL

UK Treasury’s shift on BNPL regulation stirs FinTech industry

The UK government is considering backtracking on plans to impose stricter regulations on the burgeoning BNPL industry.
Paddle makes 8% of its workforce redundant

Paddle makes 8% of its workforce redundant

Payments company Paddle has made 8% of its workforce redundant, which it blames on the current inflationary market and needing to hunker down for survival.
Why AI is vital for surveillance officers

Why AI is vital for surveillance officers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the focal point in discussions around innovation for many years, to the point where it is easy to be complacent when listening to how it will transform a sector. However, firms cannot afford to skip out on the latest advancements within AI as its rapid innovation is transforming the way we operate.
KTX

KTX.Finance lands $4m in seed round to transform perpetuals trading

Decentralised perpetuals exchange KTX.Finance, has made a statement with a recent $4m round of seed funding.
Kreda

Kreda chooses Amlyze for state-of-the-art compliance software

Amlyze, a firm known for its anti-financial crime tools, has recently been chosen by Kreda, a major united central credit union in Lithuania.
KYC

Revolutionising client lifecycle management with KYC Portal CLM

In today's fast-paced business landscape, staying compliant with ever-evolving regulations is paramount. Companies across industries face the challenge of navigating complex compliance processes while striving for efficiency and accuracy.
SME

Could new PRA legislation put SME lending at risk?

A study by Allica Bank has found plans by the UK PRA to change bank capital rules could put £44bn of SME lending at risk.
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Unravelling Canada’s new deemed ownership rule in sanctions compliance

RegTech firm Sigma Ratings recently provided a guide for companies to stay ahead of changing sanctions in the Canadian market.
Alessa

RegTech firm Alessa names new SVP of sales

Alessa, a leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud solutions, has appointed Jeff Woods as senior vice president of sales.

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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