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Monzo introduces groundbreaking security features to combat UK fraud rise

Monzo introduces groundbreaking security features to combat UK fraud rise

Monzo, the leading digital bank in the UK, recently introduced three innovative security controls—Known Locations, Trusted Contacts, and Secret QR Codes—aimed at bolstering fraud...
Intangible asset insurance: The new frontier in tech protection

Intangible asset insurance: The new frontier in tech protection

in the latest podcast from hyperexponential, CFC Underwriting’s Michael Brunero explores insuring emerging technologies and intellectual property.
Flagright

Flagright and Capi Money join forces to bolster African business payments

Flagright has announced a partnership with Capi Money, which focuses on facilitating international payments for firms across Africa.
crypto

What are the best practices for crypto asset regulation compliance?

Deciphering the complexities of crypto assets and adhering to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations can seem like an intricate task.
FTC

FTC orders MoneyGram to return $115m to scammed consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered MoneyGram to return $115m in refunds to consumers who were frauded by scammers using their payment system.

NVIDIA and bunq join forces to combat financial fraud with AI

NVIDIA and bunq, a prominent European neobank, have partnered to enhance fraud detection and combat financial fraud using generative AI.
SEC

Green light for transparency: The impact of SEC’s new climate disclosure rule

The dawn of a new era in corporate transparency has recently arrived with the U.S. SEC introducing a pivotal rule.
BNPL

Young Brits turn to BNPL for Christmas spending amid financial strain

Creditspring's research reveals a reliance on BNPL services among young people in the UK, particularly for managing Christmas expenses.
euro

EU pushes for a digital euro amid evolving payment trends

The EC today introduced two proposals aimed at enhancing the use of both physical and digital forms of the euro across the euro area.
Flagright

Flagright and TransactionLink unite for advanced global fraud prevention

Flagright and TransactionLink, a platform for crafting digital onboarding experiences, have unveiled a collaborative partnership.

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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