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FCA offers new guidance for firms on how to support credit customers affected by...

It's hardly a secret that many people are facing a lot off financial hardship because of the coronavirus. That's why the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) offered more guidance to credit customers affected by the virus.

BIS Innovation Hub to launch four new centres in Toronto, London, Paris and Stockholm

The Board of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is going to open four more BIS Innovation Hub centres across North America and Europe.

FCA allows Wirecard to resume operational activities

Last week the UK's top financial markets watchdog ordered Wirecard to freeze all of its regulated activities in the country. Now it has lifted the ban.

Brazil’s central bank halts WhatsApp’s payment rollout

WhatsApp rolled out its mobile payment services in Brazil last week, but has already been suspended by the central bank.

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.

Michael Imeson appointed chairman of CISI Fintech Professional Forum Committee

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has named industry veteran Michel Imeson as the new chairman of the CISI Fintech Professional Forum Committee.

Symphonic’s founder says watching the door is no longer enough when it comes to...

Symphonic Software has gone from being a cybersecurity research project to offering a contextualised data user experience to massive banks and governments around the world.

Wirecard’s former CEO Markus Braun has been arrested as BaFin faces criticism for its...

Having resigned on Friday as Wirecard's CEO, Markus Braun has now been arrested on charges of inflating the company's balance sheet.

Only 14 out of 21 digital banking applications approved by MAS

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has rejected eight out of the 21 digital banking applications submitted by the beginning of the year, but more are heading for the chopping block.

MAS boss warns against countries closing themselves off in the Covid-19 aftermath

As the Covid-19 pandemic risks intensifying the move away from globalisation and towards isolationism, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) urged for more connectivity, not less.

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3 FinTech deals account for lion share of funding this week - See this week's 14 deals here

3 FinTech deals account for lion share of funding this week – See this...

The FinTech sector enjoyed another modest week in funding, with a total of $757m raised across 14 deals.  It was an almost identical week to...

How market turmoil is reshaping bank loan analytics

Rising volatility in leveraged loan and broadly syndicated loan (BSL) markets is forcing institutional investors to rethink how they manage and value their exposures. According...
AI financial advice boom exposes a dangerous advice gap

AI financial advice boom exposes a dangerous advice gap

Nearly four in ten Britons have turned to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini for personal financial guidance, according to 2025...
Norm Ai launches compliance agent for Microsoft 365

Norm Ai launches compliance agent for Microsoft 365

Norm Ai, a legal and compliance artificial intelligence firm, has launched a compliance agent integrated directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at helping regulated...
Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company has selected ZestyAI’s Risk and Decision Intelligence platform as the regional insurer looks to strengthen underwriting accuracy and property risk visibility across its homeowners portfolio in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Columbia Lloyds adopts ZestyAI for property risk analysis

Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company has selected ZestyAI’s Risk and Decision Intelligence platform as the regional insurer looks to strengthen underwriting accuracy and property risk...

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