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International online shopping to surge as trust in merchants grows

International online shopping to surge as trust in merchants grows

In an era where digital borders are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, a recent report by Airwallex, in collaboration with Edgar, Dunn & Company, has highlighted a significant trend: a surge in cross-border spending.
How digital wallets are revolutionising UK transactions

How digital wallets are revolutionising UK transactions

The UK is on the brink of a transformative period in the payment sector, heralded by the burgeoning adoption of digital wallets. This shift is illuminated in Worldpay®'s Global Payments Report 2024, which underscores the UK's pivotal role in the European digital wallet landscape.
IRRBB

A deep dive into the EBA’s IRRBB reporting changes for EU banks

In the spring of 2023, the financial industry was rocked by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a downfall precipitated by inadequate management of...
Earnix's Fairness Lab: Shaping the future of ethical AI and ML equity

Earnix’s Fairness Lab: Shaping the future of ethical AI and ML equity

Earnix is at the forefront of addressing this imperative. The real-time AI-powered enterprise rating platform has launched the Fairness Lab. This beta initiative is our commitment to ensuring that your ML models are benchmarks of equity and integrity, adhering to all pertinent regulations.
Navigating the new climate disclosure rule: A guide for SEC registrants

Navigating the new climate disclosure rule: A guide for SEC registrants

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the completion of the highly anticipated climate disclosure rule.
eKYC

The future of identity verification: How eKYC is transforming FinTech

In the realm of financial services, compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations is paramount.
AI

AI investment surges as financial firms seek operational excellence and data accuracy

A recent study by Alveo has shed light on the adoption and implementation of AI across various business functions within the financial sector.
Key AML compliance strategies for wealth and asset managers in 2024

Key AML compliance strategies for wealth and asset managers in 2024

In an era where regulatory oversight of the wealth and asset management sector is intensifying globally, the stakes for compliance have never been higher. This sector, pivotal to national economies, plays a crucial role in helping consumers manage their assets and achieve their financial goals. However, its significance also makes it a potential target for misuse by malicious entities aiming to launder money.
AI

From chaos to clarity: How AI is transforming financial compliance

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and financial compliance is reshaping how firms handle regulatory reviews.

Float eyes transformed payments with $11m backing from Standard Bank

Float has recently secured a significant financial boost after the firm was granted an $11 million facility by Standard Bank.

News Stories

US takes the gold for FinTech deals this week - Here are this week's 36 deals

US takes the gold for FinTech deals this week – Here are this week’s...

It was a strong week for US-based FinTech companies, with 17 securing fresh capital this week.  Aside from the US dominating the week for deals,...
Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank has unveiled BASF’s inaugural sustainability-linked payables finance programme in Asia, concentrating on its operations in China.
PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts Financial Solutions, a renowned provider of revenue management solutions tailored for the investment sector, recently announced a significant development.
Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum is a next-generation core banking platform, has partnered with ComplyAdvantage, a financial crime intelligence platform that offers AI-driven risk data and fraud detection technology to a global client base.
Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs, an innovative leader in the InsurTech sector, recently received a significant financial boost. CIBC Innovation Banking has extended $4.5m CAD in growth capital financing.

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