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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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How QUODD is helping firms take back control of market data

How QUODD is helping firms take back control of market data

Data is the lifeblood for modern finance, and how it’s managed can make or break a business. QUODD was built to help firms improve...

FinTech funding hits $800bn as US firms dominate market

US firms secured almost half of all FinTech deals this week, as global funding reached a solid $800m across 21 transactions. American companies accounted for...
Most UK financial planning firms say AI won't cut jobs in 2026. Discover what the data reveals about AI adoption trends

Most financial planning firms say AI won’t cut jobs in 2026

The Saltus Partnership Programme, a support network for financial planning firms, and L.E.K. Consulting, a global management consultancy, have jointly released the second edition...
HB Wealth adopts Arch to scale private markets ops

HB Wealth adopts Arch to scale private markets ops

HB Wealth, a fee-only independent wealth management firm with $30bn in assets under management, has expanded its partnership with Arch, a private markets operations...

Prometeia opens Frankfurt office to deepen EU presence

Italian advisory and analytics firm Prometeia has expanded its European footprint with the launch of a representative office in Frankfurt. The German city is home...

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