GDPR

FCA warns firms to be ready for Brexit being completed on New Year’s Day

A City watchdog has warned firms that the Brexit transition period will be over in less than a month's time as the government is still working on a last-minute deal with the EU.

ICO orders Experian to improve how it handles customer data

Credit reference agency Experian has been ordered by the UK's top privacy watchdog to improve how it handles people's personal data.

DataFleets bags $4.5m in seed capital

DataFleets has picked up $4.5m in new funding to further its efforts to enable databases to be accessed without companies running the risk of their data being compromised.

How different RegTechs tackled the Covid-19 crisis

More than nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, different segments of the RegTech industry has been responding to the crisis in various ways.

Five things financial institutions must know before using AI and machine learning to comply...

Machine learning and artificial intelligence is often hailed as the next big thing in RegTech, but what can you do to avoid them becoming empty buzz words.

19 FinTech funding rounds from the last week that you better not have missed

From cybersecurity unicorn Snyk's $200m funding round to payment service provider startup Mollie's €90m new cash injection, the last week was full of FinTechs completing funding rounds.

Hungarian startup PeasyPay vying Spanish and British expansion

PeasyPay, a bieometric-based payment company, is looking to expand its reach from its native Hungry to Spain, Slovenia and the UK.

ICO reopens its regulatory sandbox

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has reopened its regulatory sandbox to help companies develop new products by using personal data in a safe way.

23 FinTech rounds raised in the last week

Last week proved a huge win for challenger banks and the Latin American FinTech sector. Check out these funding rounds to find out why.

Experian exposed the consumer data of 24 million South Africans in a hack

Credit scoring and comparison company Experian may have exposed the private data of 24 million South African customers and 800,000 companies in a cybersecurity breach.

News Stories

Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz, which specialises in improving access to credit for consumers purchasing vehicles, has secured a $100m warehouse facility with Mizuho Americas. 
RegTech

How Muinmos has had a front-row seat to the RegTech revolution

As it prepares to turn 12, Danish RegTech firm Muinmos has witnessed the sector evolve rapidly since its inception. With more eyes on it...
As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.

Should insurers invest in becoming an IT organisation?

As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.
Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.

Aviva to enhance cyber insurance offering through new partnership

Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.
ISSB

ISSB launches groundbreaking digital sustainability taxonomy

The ISSB has announced the publication of its much-anticipated IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy).

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