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Navigating KYC and AML in 2023: Trends and challenges in the banking sector

Navigating KYC and AML in 2023: Trends and challenges in the banking sector

2023 has brought forward unique challenges and trends in the KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) landscape, as revealed in a survey...
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WeTravel secures $27m for travel and payments platform

WeTravel, a San-Francisco and Amsterdam headquartered booking and payments platform, has raised $27m in Series B funding.
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Managing the climate challenge: A glimpse into COP28

Position Green recently took a deep dive into the COP28 conference in Dubai, which lasts 30 November-12 December.
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Akur8 teams up with FCCI Insurance Group to bolster underwriting and pricing

Akur8, a next generation insurance pricing solution, has partnered with FCCI Insurance Group to enhance and streamline underwriting processes and pricing.
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Singapore and China bolster financial cooperation with new initiatives

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and various Chinese financial entities have strengthened their partnership with a raft of new initiatives.  MAS, Singapore's central bank...
As a recession looms, how SME lending will be a cornerstone for many

As a recession looms, how SME lending will be a cornerstone for many

It is no secret the economic situation is in a bit of turmoil. People face a cost-of-living crisis and having just recovered from the impact of the pandemic, businesses are once again preparing for a tough market where survival is a priority. SME lending is their saviour. 
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Saudi FinTech innovator Nearpay secures $14m in Series A funding

Nearpay, a Saudi FinTech startup specialising in payment infrastructure as a service, has achieved a milestone of raising $14m funding.
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Insurers prioritise modernisation, but struggle to implement

Insurers have prioritised modernisation, but are struggling with implementation, according to a study from Earnix.
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CII welcomes new vice presidents to strengthen global insurance outreach

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has recently announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents Enas Asiri and Suresh Nair.
What is regulatory mapping and why is it important

What is regulatory mapping and why is it important

As the regulatory landscape continues to grow and get more complex, firms need to ensure they are on top of everything. One of the best ways to do this is through regulatory mapping, but what exactly is this?

News Stories

Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad, an identity-first security provider, announced today that it has secured a $25m investment from Invictus Growth Partners.
Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay, a trailblazer in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Point-of-Sale (POS) lending sector, has announced the completion of a €10m Series B funding round.
Mintify's latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify’s latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify, a burgeoning platform in the FinTech sector, has successfully raised $3.4m in a recent funding round.
Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity, a pioneering company in the realm of securing enterprise copilots and low-code development, has recently announced a significant investment led by M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund.
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Strengthening supply chain scrutiny under Australia’s new slavery laws

Modern slavery continues to deeply impact economies worldwide. A 2024 report by the International Labour Organization highlights a disturbing increase in profits from forced labour, which now total an estimated $236bn annually—a 37% jump since 2014.

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