European banks show strength and resilience in 2023 stress tests, EBA claims
European banks have shown resilience in the face of a tougher stress test, according to a new report from the EBA.
Stax Payments bolsters team with new CEO
US FinTech Stax Payments has appointed veteran payments executive Paulette Rowe as its new CEO.
Singapore’s single family offices to face strengthened AML controls
The MAS has initiated a consultation on a framework to bolster the surveillance and defence against ML risks in Singapore's SFO sector.
How will tech-driven solutions drive the future of AML?
RegTech firm Flagright recently used to opportunity to detail what they believe is the changing landscape of AML.
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia forge partnership for FinTech innovation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) have recently initiated a partnership.
Rising tide of fraud: UK losses surge to £593m in Q2 2023
In Q2 of 2023, the UK saw a rise in fraudulent activity with a loss of £593m, pushing the total stolen cash in the past year to almost £3.5bn.
Jericho Security nets $3m to battle generative AI-driven phishing threats
Jericho Security, an artificial intelligence cybersecurity startup founded earlier this year, announced that it has secured $3m in funding.
BNPL funding cools off in H1 after $6.9bn investment frenzy in the last five...
Funding for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has dropped significantly in 2023 and the sector is on track to report its lowest deal activity...
USA dominates this week’s 22 FinTech funding rounds
USA dominated this week's FinTech funding rounds, with 15 of the 22 rounds, totalling
Adapting to Directive 8: A comprehensive guide for accountable institutions
Financial service providers, estate agents, and attorneys operating in South Africa face a critical challenge: aligning their processes with Directive 8.













