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AML

Seven crucial steps to master your AML/CTF independent review

Australian RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence recently outlined the seven key steps for an independent review of their AML/CTF program.
InsurTech Innovators: Battle for £50k prize at Norton Rose Fulbright's 7th Insurathon

InsurTech Innovators: Battle for £50k prize at Norton Rose Fulbright’s 7th Insurathon

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, is currently inviting entries for its seventh Insurathon, an illustrious competition that fosters innovation in the InsurTech sector by supporting start-up and scale-up technology businesses.
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Carbon Underwriting bolsters leadership team

Carbon Underwriting Limited (Carbon) the specialist, independent managing general underwriter (MGU), has expanded its underwriting team with two senior hires.
ESG

Arizona to end investigations into ESG investing practices

Arizona will no longer investigate banks and other financial institutions over ESG investing practices, according to the state’s new Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Young adults face mental health crisis linked to cost of living, says Creditspring study.

Young adults face mental health crisis linked to cost of living, says Creditspring study.

A recent study from responsible lender Creditspring reveals alarming insights into the dire state of mental health among young Brits due to the escalating cost of living crisis. With financial stress reaching unprecedented levels, almost half of the youth admit to witnessing a significant decline in their mental wellbeing.
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The art of crafting effective regulatory compliance training programs

In a recent post, Saas firm Diligent detailed that regulatory compliance teams can build better training programs. 

Navigating extremes: The role of customer experience in a changing climate

We've been living through periods of extreme conditions for the past few years, with global pandemics, wildfires, flooding, ice storms, and the looming possibility of international conflict becoming alarmingly frequent. While we could easily brush these years off as a statistical anomaly, data analysis presents a starkly different narrative. It suggests that we are transitioning towards accepting these extremes as our new reality.
Navigating CSRD compliance: Mastering the gap analysis process

Navigating CSRD compliance: Mastering the gap analysis process

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant shift in corporate governance, requiring over 50,000 companies to disclose their sustainability practices transparently. This initiative aims to integrate sustainability into the strategic core of businesses, enhancing transparency across the European Union.
Xero

Xero and Flinks forge alliance to boost banking access for North American SMEs

Xero has joined forces with Flinks to provide small businesses in North America with secure access to banking data.
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Was 2022 a good year for WealthTech?

As 2022 draws to a close, it a good time to look back over these last 12 months. FinTech Global has spoken to a number of WealthTech companies to see what the biggest developments from the year were.

News Stories

Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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