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LEI

Navigating the financial world with LEI: A new era of transparency and efficiency

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) Worldwide recently took the opportunity to discuss its LEI and Global LEI System (GLEIS) in greater detail.
Maximising retention and safety in insurance with service-oriented strategies

Maximising retention and safety in insurance with service-oriented strategies

The insurance sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as carriers move beyond conventional loss control surveys to embrace service-oriented strategies. This evolution is fueled by the understanding that proactive engagement through service plans significantly bolsters customer relationships and retention rates.

CyberTech Acronis to invest $50m into Vietnam

Acronis, a cybersecurity unicorn, has reportedly set aside $50m to invest into Vietnam over the next few years.

Why steering committees are crucial for projects

Steering committees help firms guide a body on a project from start to end, but what are they? Diligent has taken a look into the steering committee, what it is, the challenges it faces and the best practices.

Are Baby Boomers the ideal FinTech customers?

A recent study by payments-as-a-service platform Modulr has found 65% of over 65s are open to using new financial services or payment methods for convenience.
compliance

How global regulatory compliance shapes financial services

Never before has the need for global regulatory compliance been so critical, with companies operating across international borders and facing a labyrinth of diverse regulatory frameworks. This comprehensive guide explores what global regulatory compliance entails, its significance, and the main compliance categories.
Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant red flags in anti-money laundering (AML) activities. Consequently, one must ask, is your institution actively identifying shell companies in its transactions? More importantly, can it detect shell companies with tangible sanctions and watchlist links?

The importance of identifying shell companies

Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant red flags in anti-money laundering (AML) activities. Consequently, one must ask, is your institution actively identifying shell companies in its transactions? More importantly, can it detect shell companies with tangible sanctions and watchlist links?

What are the biggest mistakes RegTech companies can make?

The RegTech industry has proven resilient throughout the Covid-19 crisis, but vendors better avoid making big mistakes to ensure their future success.

Online payment fraud losses to hit $206bn by 2025

Merchant losses to online payment fraud is expected to hit $206bn cumulatively between 2021 and 2025, new research claims.
data

33% of finance leaders struggle with data utilisation amid recession fears

A Dun & Bradstreet report has highlighted challenges faced by leaders in finance sector organisations regarding the effective use of data.

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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