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Miggo

Miggo Security’s innovative ADR platform attracts $7.5m seed investment

Miggo Security, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, today unveiled a successful seed funding round, raising $7.5m.
The critical role of risk assessment in preventing financial crime

The critical role of risk assessment in preventing financial crime

With the industry's focus on rapid growth and market domination, the critical role of risk assessment in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities is frequently sidelined. This negligence can lead to severe consequences, including regulatory fines and reputational damage, ultimately impeding a company's ability to compete.
Vanguard

ASIC launches suit against Vanguard over fossil fuel ties in ethical fund

The ASIC has begun court action against Vanguard Investments Australia, accusing it of making misleading claims about its ESG funds.
Exploring the future of voice compliance in financial services

Exploring the future of voice compliance in financial services

At a recent RegTech event in NewYork, topics ranged from AI and blockchain to cybersecurity and IoT, but the standout issue was voice compliance,...
Paynest

Financial wellbeing platform Paynest raises €2m in seed round

Paynest, a one-stop-shop financial well-being platform for employees, has recently achieved a significant milestone of €2m seed funding.
cyber

Biden administration should prioritise cyber capacity for allies, report urges

A report has urged the Biden administration to prioritise cyber capacity building for allies and partners.
Klarna introduces "Sign in with Klarna" service to streamline online shopping

Klarna introduces “Sign in with Klarna” service to streamline online shopping

Klarna, a leading global payment provider and shopping assistant powered by artificial intelligence, has unveiled its latest innovation, "Sign in with Klarna."
SEC

The impact of SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure changes on public firms

The US SEC has made significant clarifications regarding its new cyber incident disclosure rules, which came into effect yesterday.
Koho

Koho raises C$86m to reinvent banking in Canada

Canadian company Koho, known for its innovative approach to banking, has recently marked a significant milestone by raising C$86m. 
Assurance and CSRD: The roadmap to transparent sustainability reporting

Assurance and CSRD: The roadmap to transparent sustainability reporting

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) mark a significant shift in the way organisations approach sustainability reporting....

News Stories

Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately.

Aspen appoints Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer

Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately. In...
Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced a successful closure of a $60m Series C equity investment round.

Cyber insurance leader Cowbell secures $60m Series C investment from Zurich

Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced a successful closure of a $60m Series C equity investment round.

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.

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