KYC

How RegTech startup muinmos is like “a self-driving car in a market that has...

Onboarding clients can be a time-consuming and risky process. That’s what Remonda Kirketerp-Møller’s RegTech startup aims to change.

Are these the weirdest ways the European Banking Authority would allow customer authentication?

From vein recognition to the way people write, the European Banking Authority has revealed some odd ways customers can prove their identities under the new SCA rules.

UK FinTech founders fear Britain will lose its position as Europe’s industry leader after...

Crowdcube, iwoca and Lendinvest’s are among the 50 FinTech founders who have called for the British government to “not be complacent” about the country’s position ahead of Brexit.

2Checkout granted PSD2 payment institution licence as pressure to delay SCA rise

Dutch National Bank has granted the American monetization platform 2Checkout a Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) payment institution licence.

India eases up on KYC and foreign portfolio investor rules

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has eased up the rules surrounding foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

Another 12 FinTech startups coming out of Y Combinator this year

From automated background checks to cryptocurrency banks, Y Combinator’s second demo day for its latest batch presented a dozen new enterprises to look out for.

Commerzbank and LBBW reach milestone blockchain transaction milestone

Two banks have just completed a multi-participant deal using blockchain technology, which they hail as an important expansion of the digital trade finance ecosystem.

VerifyMe Nigeria launches new know your customer tools

The verification platform VerifyMe Nigeria has launched a new identity verification and know your customer (KYC) product.

Bank Negara Malaysia has suggested new electronic KYC guidelines

Having issued a policy document earlier in 2019, Bank Negara Malaysia has now released a draft for how the rules around electronic know your customer (KYC) could look like in the future in the country.

Cyptorcurrency exchange Binance is being blackmailed by a person claiming to have its KYC...

A person is demanding over $3.6m worth of Bitcoin from Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, or they will release 10,000 photo that are similar to the know-your-customer (KYC) data the company uses.

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Cybsafe

Banking sector tops consumer trust for cybersecurity, research finds

Research from CybSafe has unveiled that consumers place the highest trust in the banking industry when it comes to safeguarding sensitive data.
Urban Jungle, a London-based insurance startup, is gearing up to announce a substantial funding round of around $14.4m this week, as reported by Sky News.

Insurance startup Urban Jungle set to announce $14.4m funding raise

Urban Jungle, a London-based insurance startup, is gearing up to announce a substantial funding round of around $14.4m this week, as reported by Sky News.
AAB

AAB Group launches dedicated ESG division to navigate regulatory changes

AAB Group is a professional services firm, offering a comprehensive range of financial and advisory solutions to businesses across the UK and Ireland. According to...
FSB

FSB Asia highlights urgency for climate-focused financial stability measures

FSB RCG Asia convened in Colombo today, addressing crucial financial concerns and exploring avenues for bolstering regional financial stability.
Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.

InsurTech MGA Loadsure enters European market

Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.

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