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65% of all cases filed by CFTC last year involved fraud, manipulative conduct or...

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) has released its report for the fiscal year 2019.

UK regulator orders British banks to explain their overdraft rate hikes

Several UK banks have changed their overdraft rates to be around 40%, more than double some of their previous charges. Now the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to understand why.

Australian FinTechs divided as regulators allow screen scraping

Screen scraping may be on the way out in Europe, but Australian regulators see no reason to ban it just yet.

ASIC’s loosens up Australian investment rules to help businesses tackle the coronavirus

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken steps to ensure the health of the Australian market during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MAP FinTech reminds UK financial service firms to meet their CRS and FATCA reporting...

The deadline for the annual Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) submissions is set for Saturday May 31 for UK financial institutions.

FCA wants feedback on proposals for new rules for investment firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper regarding new rules for investment firms.

The World Bank puts $75m to help the Commonwealth of Dominica to transform its...

The World Bank will provide the Commonwealth of Dominica with $75m to assist in transformation of the country's digital economy.

FCA fines Asia Research and Capital Management £873,118 over transparency failures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Asia Research and Capital Management (ARCM) £873,118 over transparency failures.

These are the 43 Chinese apps that India has banned because of cybersecurity reasons

The Indian government has added to its list of Chinese apps that are banned in the country because of cybersecurity concerns.

Visa’s acquisition of Plaid has officially been called off

After a year marred by an antitrust suit, Visa's acquisition of Plaid has officially been called off as the CEO says regulatory reviews threatened consumers' interests.

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How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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