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AML

The transformative power of AI in fighting financial crime

The urgency for effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance has never been more pronounced.
ESG

How has the ESG regulatory landscape changed since the last Earth Day?

On April 22, we celebrated the 53rd annual Earth Day to celebrate the planet and move further towards protecting and celebrating the Earth.
Cyera

AI-focused data security firm Cyera bags £100m in Series B funding

Cyera, a data security firm with a heavy focus on AI, has pulled in a substantial £100m funding raise in its recent Series B. 
Firms unprepared for FCA's Consumer Duty deadline, warns Bovill survey

Firms unprepared for FCA’s Consumer Duty deadline, warns Bovill

With the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Consumer Duty deadline just 50 days away, almost half of firms are unsure about the implementation timeline, a new Bovill survey indicates.

iDenfy unveils new automated utility bill verification to enhance KYC compliance

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based software provider, specializes in identity verification and fraud prevention. Established with a commitment to technological innovation, iDenfy recently announced its new...
Stripe launches Enhanced Issuer Network to combat fraud

Stripe launches Enhanced Issuer Network to combat fraud

FinTech giant Stripe has launched Enhanced Issuer Network, a set of partnerships with major US card issuers, with the aim of reducing fraud.
FinTech

Stable week for FinTech with 26 deals recorded

This week saw a relatively strong week for FinTech funding, with up to $963m in investment recorded by deals reported by FinTech Global.
IReF implementation

Unlocking success: Navigating the IReF implementation for banks

The Integrated Reporting Framework (IReF), an initiative by the ECB, aims to streamline banks’ statistical reporting processes across the Eurozone.
Omnevue

Omnevue raises $3.1m in seed funding for ESG accounting software

Omnevue has successfully raised $3.1 million in seed funding to support the development and expansion of its ESG accounting platform.
cyber

White House unveils $18.5m challenge to bolster AI against cyber threats

In a bid to advance the cyber landscape, the White House has initiated an ambitious competition offering $18.5m in prize money.

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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