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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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Blueprint for Successful AI Implementation in AML

Blueprint for Successful AI Implementation in AML

Manual alert review is no longer a scalable compliance model, according to Castellum.AI co-founder and CEO Peter Piatetsky. Many firms are now realising the...

How Exante turned complaints into a 76% incident drop

When a Scrum ceremony becomes a rage room, something has gone wrong. That was the realisation at Exante at the end of 2023, when...

Why AI could decide the winners of app modernisation

Legacy applications that still run but no longer serve the business are becoming a strategic liability, and Tieto argues that AI is now the...

Prometeia: Inflation risks mount as China’s price shield fades

Global inflation risks are climbing even as the energy shock stays contained, according to Prometeia's Quarterly Economic Outlook for July 2026, which also flags...

Cross-border fund rules shift in UK, Liechtenstein and Italy

Regulators across Europe are reshaping how funds are distributed across borders, tightening disclosure standards while trimming administrative friction, according to Zeidler's June regulatory roundup. The...

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