AMLA’s new home in Frankfurt: Strengthening EU’s fight against financial crime
In a significant announcement made in February, the Council of the European Union revealed that Frankfurt has won the competitive bid to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), marking a pivotal moment for regulatory oversight within the EU.
DNA Payments, Mastercard link to deliver Click to Pay across Europe
DNA Payments, a fully vertically integrated omnichannel payments firm, has teamed with Mastercard to deliver Click to Pay for merchants across the UK and Europe.
Republican states contest SEC’s climate disclosure mandate in lawsuit
A lawsuit has been initiated by a coalition of ten Republican-led states against the U.S. SEC newly adopted climate-related disclosure rules.
Why SAR filings are key and how to get them right
In the fight against financial crime, suspicious activity reports (SARs) are vital and it is important to get them right. How is this done?
How the latest AML/CFT proposals will reshape investment advisory
The world of finance is on the brink of a significant transformation, especially for investment advisors in the United States. On February 15th, 2024, a pivotal announcement was made by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that is set to redefine the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) compliance.
BNPL giant Klarna to launch late fees in UK
BNPL giant Klarna will reportedly start charging customers for any late payments in the UK, in hopes to curb loan defaults.
RelyComply unveils goAML feature for enhanced FinCrime reporting
RelyComply, a leading firm in the RegTech sector, has recentlyexpanded its innovative platform with a new feature, goAML.
Cisco sets out plans to acquire Valtix to bolster cloud security
Cisco, a cloud and cybersecurity solutions provider, is planning to acquire Valtix, an early-stage Silicon Valley startup in the cloud network security business.
Tarsal eyes transformation of security data management with $6m funding
Tarsal, a security data movement and quality platform, has recently concluded its seed funding round, raising $6 million.
FinTech: an industry built by men, for men?
The progress made in the gender equality fight is cause for celebration. But the FinTech industry must not be complacent, there is a long way to go.