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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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Private markets: The next frontier of democratisation?

Private markets: The next frontier of democratisation?

WealthTech has helped provide greater access to the world of investing, enabling retail investors to build their own portfolios. However, now the public market...

Why the UK’s new CCI regime could reshape fund disclosure

Zeidler Group has turned its attention to one of the most significant shifts in UK retail fund disclosure in years, using the latest episode...
Why end-of-day data is no longer good enough for bonds

Why end-of-day data is no longer good enough for bonds

Fixed income markets are shifting away from the end-of-day pricing model that has underpinned valuation for decades, according to LSEG Data & Analytics, as...
Why private market returns are getting harder to trust

Why private market returns are getting harder to trust

Private market allocations have moved from the fringes of institutional portfolios to their core, yet many performance measurement frameworks still treat them as an...
Eclipse Bank picks Lumin Digital for banking upgrade

Eclipse Bank picks Lumin Digital for banking upgrade

Lumin Digital, the Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions, has been named as the new digital banking provider for Eclipse Bank, the...

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