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Biometrics to secure over $3trn in mobile payments by 2025

Biometrics will be used to authenticate over $3trn mobile payments around the world by 2025, according to a new study from Juniper Research

Regulating buy now pay later market is a “logical move” – PwC

A UK regulator has moved to toughen up the playbook for buy now pay later (BNPL) companies, which has been welcomed by the PwC.

Judge orders unauthorised deposit takers to pay back £676,000

Five defendants facing accusations of unauthorised deposit takings have been ordered by a judge to pay back £675,000 to members of the public, but the case is not over yet.

FCA calls for stricter buy now pay later regulations “to protect consumers”

The buy now pay later sector may have had its best year ever in 2020, but now the UK’s top financial watchdog is calling for stricter rules “to protect consumers”.

DynaRisk extends seed round to now totalling over $3m

Cyber-risk management startup DynaRisk has extended its seed funding round, bringing the total funding raised to over $3m.

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.

Why the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week paint a bittersweet picture for cybersecurity...

InsurTech and cybersecurity companies were among the 34 FinTech companies that raised money last week, but Covid-19 continues to haunt the industry.

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...

Fund manager charged for defrauding retail investors to the tune of $58m

A fund manager has been accused of having defrauded retail investors by coercing them to invest $58m in two funds, despite having zero investment experience, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged.

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 IRALOGIX is entering its next ten years as a force in retirement wealth

How IRALOGIX is entering its next ten years as a force in retirement wealth

For IRALOGIX, 2025 was a milestone year. Not only did the company celebrate its 10-year anniversary, but it was an inflection point for the...
Exante: Iran ceasefire hopes ease markets but risks stay

Exante: Iran ceasefire hopes ease markets but risks stay

In analysis originally published by EXANTE, cautious optimism is emerging across financial markets following reports that the US and Iran may be nearing a...
Hawk and AML Intelligence launch AFC AI governance eBook

Hawk and AML Intelligence launch AFC AI governance eBook

Hawk, an AI-powered financial crime detection company, has partnered with AML Intelligence to release a new eBook examining how leading financial institutions are approaching...
Zeidler Group promotes Serena Goldberg to CCO and partner

Zeidler Group promotes Serena Goldberg to CCO and partner

Zeidler Group, a technology-driven law firm and regulatory compliance services provider for the asset management industry, has named Serena Goldberg as its new chief...
More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber risk intelligence provider KYND.

Insurers urged to act as SMB cyber protections lag behind

More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber...

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