GDPR

How KYC Portal became a leader in the client onboarding market

KYC Portal may have started as a side project, but its massive success has made it into a leader in the client onboarding market.

FCA admits embarrassing “mistake” that saw it reveal confidential information of 1,600 consumers

The British financial watchdog that fines businesses for failing to keep their own customers’ data safe has accidentally revealed 1,600 consumers data.

ESMA has updated its Q&A about the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation

Credit rating agencies have reason to swing by the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) website as the body has just provided some extra insights into how they are regulated.

How will RegTech evolve in the future?

The financial market is global and constantly dealing with new technologies and weighed down with ever-expanding regulations. So where does that leave the future of RegTech?

Clearview AI scraped billions of public pictures to create its facial recognition software and...

Three of the biggest tech companies in the US have sent cease-and-desist letters to Clearview AI after the Australian startup scraped their platforms for pictures for its facial recognition software.

A senior insurance executive in London has made the case that the UK should...

After New Year’s Eve, Britain can arguably create its own rules for the financial sector. One executive is now arguing this is an opportunity too good to miss.

The FCA says EU law will still apply after Brexit – for now

The UK will officially leave the UK on Friday January 31. Now the UK’s leading financial watchdog has given advice to firms on what to do next.

$36bn in non-compliance with anti-money laundering, due diligence and sanctions regulations were issued in...

Financial firms around the world were ordered to pay $36bn in total due to failing to comply with legislation set up to prevent money laundering and fraud.

Ascent helps big bank with over 30,000 employees comply with GDPR

One of the world’s 50 biggest banks recently tapped REGTECH100 company Ascent to find out how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What will happen to UK FinTech after Brexit?

Britain is officially leaving the EU on January 31. The question is if the UK FinTech scene is ready.

News Stories

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

In a strategic move, Sequoia Capital has reportedly extended an offer to its investors to buy shares in Stripe, a leading payments company it initially supported nearly 14 years ago, according to a report from Axios.
Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech OCN, formerly known as OneCarNow, has successfully secured $86m in a Series A funding round, according to a report form Bloomberg.
EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced a public consultation on new draft Guidelines intended to standardize reporting requirements under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR).
New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

In the realm of sustainable finance, the clarity and credibility of categorising economic activities have received a substantial boost with the introduction of the Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT).
KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG International has recently launched the Clear on Climate Reporting Hub, an innovative platform designed to offer valuable insights and guidance on corporate reporting of climate-related matters.

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