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data

The critical role of unstructured data in financial crime prevention

Every 48 hours, the digital world produces an astounding five quintillion bytes of data, according to McKinsey & Company.

How digital innovation and sustainability are shaping wealth management

During the third quarter of 2024, the wealth management sector witnessed shifts, heavily influenced by sustainability, digital innovation, and regulatory adjustments.
AI

Bank of England to assess AI’s impact on financial stability in 2023

The Bank of England will conduct an assessment next year regarding the risks associated with AI and machine learning in FinTech.
UAE

UAE and Hong Kong unite to enhance financial cooperation

The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) have recently entered a significant MoU.
Navigating CSRD compliance: The strategic role of IROs in sustainability reporting

Navigating CSRD compliance: The strategic role of IROs in sustainability reporting

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces rigorous frameworks for sustainability reporting, with key components like Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs) playing a pivotal role.
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Blink’s parametric claims step up amid travel chaos in US

InsurTech Blink Parametric protected over 60,000 Canadian and US travellers over the holiday period, which saw severe travel disruption as a result of weather conditions.
Contango

Contango Digital Assets scores $1.2m seed

Contango Digital Assets, a leading blockchain venture capital firm, has recently closed its seed round on $1.2m.
MAS

Singapore’s derivatives market overhaul: Understanding the MAS rewrite

In a significant move set for October 2024, the MAS will implement changes to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reporting requirements.
gender

Beyond the glass ceiling: A call to action for gender equality in the banking...

In a recent post by Currencycloud, the company provided a review on a talk regarding gender equality in the banking sector.
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Travel InsurTech battleface unveils tech-driven platform

battleface, a global travel insurance company, has launched Robin Assist, a new tech-driven platform as a service.

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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