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The Attorney General’s Department (AGD) in Australia initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2023 to discuss proposed reforms to the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. These potential changes aim to broaden the current AML/CTF legislation to cover 'tranche-two' high-risk sectors including lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, company service providers, and dealers in precious metals and stones.

NineID, an innovative security technology firm, has successfully closed a seed funding round, raising an impressive total of $2.6m.

In a recent post by Saifr, the company outlines four of the key capabilities involved in today’s world of AI.

FinTech Global has released the 3rd annual AIFinTech100, which reveals the top companies that are currently leveraging AIFinTech.

In the wake of rapidly advancing ESG reporting standards, there's still uncertainty about the possibility of globally applicable measures.

TransBnk has made a significant stride in its growth journey by successfully amassing $1m in seed funding.

The narrative around portfolio companies and investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has predominantly been focused on greenhouse emissions over the past decade. Strategies on emissions reduction and decarbonisation were the primary concern. However, the recent trend indicates a sharp rise in the importance of biodiversity preservation and ecosystem restoration.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly within the FinTech sector, are fundamental for creating an environment in which each employee is valued, respected, and welcomed. RegTech company TAINA Tech has explored why diversity is so important to business success. 

ACA has launched a new offering that enables investment firms to outsource their performance measurement and reporting functions.

Lawmakers clashed with US intelligence officials over proposed reforms to a surveillance program associated with Section 702 of the FISA.