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Introducing the Global RegTech Buyer’s Guide 2021 to help financial firm pick the right...

Picking the right RegTech company to invest in is difficult. Luckily, the Global RegTech Buyer's Guide 2021 has just been launched to help make it easier to make the right choice.

How will Brexit affect wealth management regulations?

Brexit could change the realities of wealth management and how WealthTech companies can navigate the new realities is something Zaliia Gindullina, head of business development at Kidbrooke, discussed in a recent podcast.

The 38 FinTech funding rounds raised last week highlight the success of payments companies...

While the payments industry has reason to celebrate, last week also proved a boon for 38 FinTech companies closing investment rounds. The FinTech industry returned...

Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...

Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.

Firms paid $10.4bn in fines over the last year for breaking money laundering, privacy...

The total volume of fines levied against firms for breaking money laundering, data privacy, MiFID and know your customer rules jumped by 141% and amounted to $10.4bn in total so far this year.

FCA warns firms to be ready for Brexit being completed on New Year’s Day

A City watchdog has warned firms that the Brexit transition period will be over in less than a month's time as the government is still working on a last-minute deal with the EU.

FCA responds to ESMA assessment of financial trade reporting post-Brexit

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a new assessment of British trading venues to see how well they can keep trading after Brexit. Now the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a response.

FCA updates its handbook for a post-Brexit UK market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an updated version of the FCA Handbook to give companies ample time to prepare before the Brexit transition period is over.

ESMA calls for evidence on review of equity legislation

The EU’s securities markets regulator has published a call for evidence for an upcoming review for two pieces of regulation.

ESMA advises European Commission about key areas to consider when changing alternative investment rules

The EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is up for review and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has now issued an open letter about the key areas that may need some attention.

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Is RegTech evolving into infrastructure itself?

For much of the last decade, RegTech has been viewed as a category in its own right: a fast-growing ecosystem of specialist providers helping...
Anomaly Insights raises $17m to tackle payer asymmetry

Anomaly Insights raises $17m to tackle payer asymmetry

Anomaly Insights, an AI-powered payer intelligence platform designed to close the knowledge gap disadvantaging healthcare providers, has secured $17m in new funding, bringing its...

Kroo Bank and Glenhawk in UK property lending deal

Kroo Bank, a fully licensed UK digital bank, has completed a loan portfolio acquisition and entered into a forward flow funding arrangement with Glenhawk,...

Alpha FMC acquires Elgin White to boost platform capability

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha FMC), a global financial services consultancy, has agreed to acquire Elgin White Limited, a specialist investment technology and platform...

SAP Taulia launches AI working capital tools

SAP Taulia, a provider of working capital solutions, has unveiled a suite of AI-driven tools designed to help finance teams streamline liquidity management and...

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