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The FCA says EU law will still apply after Brexit – for now

The UK will officially leave the UK on Friday January 31. Now the UK’s leading financial watchdog has given advice to firms on what to do next.

31 FinTech rounds from the past seven days you cannot afford to miss

From cybersecurity startups to challenger banks, let's take a deep dive into the FinTech companies raising money over the past week.

ECB top: “Libra has undoubtedly been a wakeup call for central banks and policymakers”

Benoît Cœuré, executive board member of the European Central Bank, has told the German Bundestag that stablecoins like Facebook’s Libra initiative come with both risks and opportunities.

Three risks financial firms face when not being serious about protecting their digital assets

Every company has digital assets, but not all of them are doing enough to protect them, which could lead to massive problems down the line.

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.

Banking software company Temenos acquires Logical Glue for £12m

By scooping up London-based Logical Glue, Temenos is strengthening the legal compliance of its banking platform.
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Thomas H. Lee buys Alfresco Software

Thomas H. Lee Partners has agreed to buy Alfresco Software, a provider of process automation, content management and information governance software.

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.

DataPath spins out cybersecurity unit into new company MaxDefense

DataPath aims to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities on the back of a new partnership with Five/I Enterprises, which will see DataPath spin out its cybersecurity business unit into a stand-alone company MaxDefense.

Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...

Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.

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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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Denmark’s digital challenger Lunar secures €24.1m to expand across the Nordics

Lunar, a Denmark-based digital challenger bank, has recently successfully secured a funding round of €24.1m.

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