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The 4 pillars of future financial crime compliance

The 4 pillars of future financial crime compliance

In the ever-changing world of risk management, where the challenges are formidable and constantly evolving, the role of risk executives and their teams is more vital than ever. The cornerstone of this ecosystem, financial crimes compliance, requires not just vigilance but also a forward-thinking approach to innovation.
Custodia launches groundbreaking CC1 Messaging for off-channel communication compliance

Custodia launches groundbreaking CC1 Messaging for off-channel communication compliance

Custodia, a preeminent provider of regulated digital data services, has announced the launch of its CC1 Messaging service. This pioneering off-channel communications compliance tool is designed to capture and archive conversations from employees' personal devices on prominent platforms such as WhatsApp, MS Teams, and SMS.
BankingON

BankingON bags funding to introduce Boucoup for family finance in credit unions

BankingON, a prominent name in the FinTech sector, has recently successfully concluded its Series A funding round.
NICE

GoTyme Bank integrates with NICE Actimize for fintech crime prevention

NICE Actimize and GoTyme Bank, a collaboration between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme, have announced a landmark integration.
Enhancing client experiences: WealthForce.ai's innovative eMACH collaboration

Enhancing client experiences: WealthForce.ai’s innovative eMACH collaboration

In the rapidly evolving sector of WealthTech, leading the charge in innovation is not enough; firms must also excel in delivering superior client experiences.
Persefoni

Persefoni unveils new Scope 3 data collection exchange solution

Persefoni, a leader in climate management and accounting platform solutions, has unveiled its latest offering, the Scope 3 Data Exchange.
PSD2 compliant payments startup Ryft receives FCA licence

PSD2 compliant payments startup Ryft receives FCA licence

PSD2 compliant payments system Ryft has received an authorisation licence from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) allowing it to become a regulated payment facilitator.
Nationwide

Nationwide becomes the UK’s leading banking brand on the high street

Nationwide Building Society has surged ahead of other banking brands to have the most extensive branch network on the high street.
Unlocking the potential of carbon accounting for CSRD compliance

Unlocking the potential of carbon accounting for CSRD compliance

Environmental concerns are increasingly pivotal, leading businesses globally to focus on carbon emissions accounting. The CSRD's recent standards mandate more rigorous, transparent carbon accounting practices. ESG FinTech company Greenomy recently delved into carbon accounting's essence and its connection with ESRS requirements. It also highlighted traditional carbon accounting challenges and how companies can align with these new standards.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly pleads not guilty

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly pleads not guilty

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he defrauded customers.

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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