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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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Big deals dominate in bumper week for FinTech investments

There was $1.33bn raised across 19 reported deals in the FinTech sector this week, showcasing the ongoing power of the growing sector. The raise was...
PRA move could free smaller firms from outdated limits

PRA move could free smaller firms from outdated limits

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the UK body responsible for supervising banks, insurers and credit unions, has put forward plans to tie 128 regulatory...
Rein Security lands $25m as AI agents outrun security

Rein Security lands $25m as AI agents outrun security

Rein Security, an AI-native platform protecting enterprises at runtime, has secured $25m in a Series A round as companies race to hand autonomous AI...
Powerful September funding drives strong third quarter for RegTech deals

Powerful September funding drives strong third quarter for RegTech deals

As the sizzling hot summer of 2026 rolled through, equally intense was the climbing investment in the RegTech sector seen through the third quarter...
What separates the winners from the losers in the AI race?

What separates the winners from the losers in the AI race?

The commercial divide between AI leaders and laggards is less about efficiency than what comes next. The latest findings from the AI in Risk...

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