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PEPs

The critical role of PEP compliance in financial institutions

Politically Exposed Persons, or PEPs, are those who occupy prominent positions in public offices, potentially including roles in government bodies, international organisations, or significant corporate entities.
BeZero

BeZero Carbon sets up influential advisory board to boost carbon market confidence

BeZero Carbon has formed an Advisory Board aimed at providing independent advice and guidance to bolster the burgeoning carbon markets.

Report reveals environmental benefits of digital payments in Europe

A recent white paper by Oxford Economics has revealed digital payments are significantly less harmful to the environment than traditional cash transactions.
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Transforming wealth management: The ByAllAccounts data network revolution

In today's competitive environment, wealth management firms are increasingly relying on specialty tech solutions, selecting the most effective tools to craft optimized and comprehensive systems.
How the ECCTA is reshaping costs for UK financial institutions

How the ECCTA is reshaping costs for UK financial institutions

In October 2023, the UK implemented the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), setting stringent identity verification (IDV) mandates for shareholders, directors, and persons of significant control (PSCs). This legislation, crafted to enhance the integrity of company data at Companies House, represents a significant pivot towards more rigorous corporate governance.
DORA

How should RegTechs be preparing for DORA?

The DORA is a EU regulation that entered into force on 16 January 2023 and is currently set to apply as of 17 January 2025.
Mashreq leads with new API-enabled instant payment services in UAE

Mashreq leads with new API-enabled instant payment services in UAE

Mashreq, a prominent financial institution in the MENA region, has recently introduced a cutting-edge API-enabled instant payments service for its corporate and institutional clients.
Ascend

Ascend Money raises $195m to drive financial inclusion in Thailand

Ascend Money, Southeast Asia's homegrown FinTech company, has successfully secured a significant investment totalling $195m.
ASIC

Strengthening business communication supervision in Australia’s financial sector

The ASIC is stepping up its call for enhanced oversight of business communications among authorised representatives.
Napier AI’s call for smarter CDD practices in HM Treasury’s latest consultation

Napier AI’s call for smarter CDD practices in HM Treasury’s latest consultation

Napier AI has responded to a consultation from HM Treasury, the UK government's economic and finance ministry, on enhancing the effectiveness of the Money...

News Stories

InvestiFi and HiFin Technology join forces to enhance digital banking implementations

InvestiFi and HiFin Technology join forces to enhance digital banking implementations

InvestiFi, a prominent InvestTech platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with HiFin Technology, a leading Alkami Technology services firm.
Singapore banks enhance security to fend off phishing threats

Singapore banks enhance security to fend off phishing threats

In a recent announcement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), major retail banks in Singapore are set to overhaul their security protocols.
Google eyes $23bn acquisition of Wiz in major cybersecurity expansion

Google eyes $23bn acquisition of Wiz in major cybersecurity expansion

Google is reportedly close to finalizing its most significant acquisition to date, with cybersecurity company Wiz at the centre of a $23bn deal, according...
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures to bolster software security

Endor Labs, a trailblazer in software supply chain security, recently announced a strategic investment from Citi Ventures.
Argentine FinTech startup Tapi secures $22m in Series A

Argentine FinTech startup Tapi secures $22m in Series A

Argentine FinTech company, Tapi, has successfully raised $22m in a Series A funding round.

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