GDPR

The coronavirus represents a “return to chaos” that could benefit FinTech companies

COVID-19 has plunged financial markets into chaos, but the pandemic also represents both challenges and opportunities for FinTech companies as they adjust to a whole new reality.

Financial services organisations still unsure about data protection laws despite spending £79m on compliance

Data security laws are continuing to be a problem for businesses despite them having paid millions on compliance, according to a new study from Tanium, the security company.

Brexit hasn’t gone away because of the coronavirus – the FCA says

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned businesses that they still need to get act together when it comes to Brexit, despite COVID-19.

Why do financial firms still get data laws wrong?

Nine out of ten financial services firms struggle to comply with data privacy laws. However, this has presented RegTech companies with new opportunities.

25 FinTech deals from last week and what they tell you about the state...

The FinTech funding rounds over the past week show that the coronavirus continues to affect the sector and also provide an opportunity to look closer at India's industry.

Social engineering attacks are hackers’ preferred method to get access to your system

Hackers prefer social engineering attacks and are more interested in using ransomware than stealing payment data, according to new research from Trustwave, the cybersecurity company.

The Libra Association has kickstarted the licensing process with Swiss FINMA

After months of speculation, governmental hearings and partners abandoning the project, it seems as if the Facebook-led cryptocurrency Libra has taken a big step towards being recognised by regulators.

Awake Security nets $36m in new Series C round

Cybersecurity scaleup Awake Security has secured $36m in new investment to boost its product development and marketing efforts.

Nomidio launches identity-as-a-service cloud solution to protect personal information

From: RegTech Analyst Protecting customer data is not always easy. Nomidio is looking to change that with the launch of its new service. It has developed...

Will cybersecurity remain the biggest RegTech sector in the world?

No other RegTech sector has attracted as much investment as cybersecurity companies – and it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change anytime soon.

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ISS

ISS ESG unveils customisable climate report tailored for investors

ISS ESG, the sustainable investment branch of ISS STOXX, has unveiled a new customizable version of its Climate Impact Report. This innovative tool is...
Indian FinTech market faces 52% projected funding decline for 2024 amid economic uncertainty

Indian FinTech funding projected to halve for 2024 as investors grow cautious

Key Indian FinTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Indian FinTech deal activity dropped by 53% YoY Indian FinTech funding projected to halve for 2024...
IMTF

Babel Street, IMTF unite to set new standards in international compliance technologies

Babel Street and IMTF, two leaders in regulatory technology, have announced a strategic partnership that introduces advanced multi-lingual name screening capabilities within IMTF's SironOne platform.
Tide unveils carbon calculator to help SMEs achieve net zero

Tide unveils carbon calculator to help SMEs achieve net zero

Tide, a leading business financial platform in the UK, has unveiled a new automated carbon calculator in partnership with carbon measurement specialist Connect Earth.
Akur8 and AAIS collaborate to revolutionise predictive modelling in P&C insurance

Akur8 and AAIS collaborate to revolutionise predictive modelling in P&C insurance

Akur8, a cutting-edge provider of insurance pricing and reserving solutions powered by transparent machine learning, has partnered with the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS), a leading not-for-profit advisory organisation supporting the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.

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