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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.

Tink adds €85m in investment round extension

Open banking platform Tink has added another €85m to its coffers in a new investment round-extension co-led by new investor Eurazeo Growth and existing investor Dawn Capital.

Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations

Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.

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.

Five whistleblowers awarded $3m in total from the SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission to award five whistleblowers $3m in total for information provided in three different enforcement actions.

Why FinTech startups should consider expanding to Dubai

The Middle East’s FinTech industry is booming. If innovative startups want to get in on the action, a solid argument can be made for...

Revealing the four new digital banks allowed to operate in Singapore

After a year waiting, Singapore's central bank has finally revealed which four companies will be allowed to open digital banks in the country.

AgentSync secures $6.7m seed extension

InsurTech AgentSync has secured $6.7m in a new funding round led by Craft Ventures.

Justin Timberlake backs teen banking app Step’s $50m Series B round

Several celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, are among the investors behind teen banking app Step's new $50m Series B round.

Anyfin investigated by Swedish Consumer Agency again

FinTech Anyfin has found itself in the Swedish Consumer Agency's crosshairs again after two new commercials possibly broke the law.

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How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

French investment banks face growing pressure to strengthen conflicts of interest frameworks as the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) raises the bar on compliance...
Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Onboarding is the first impression a new client forms of their private bank, yet according to fincite, it is often the weakest link in...
How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

Phishing and fraud targeting digital wallets are surging globally, creating a growing challenge for banks and customers alike. Tieto Banktech recently delved into how...
Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Triple-A, a global payment institution, has been awarded In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for the provision of Broker-Dealer services. The...
FLOAT lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe's tech funding gap

Float lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe’s tech funding gap

Float, the Stockholm-founded revenue-based financing platform serving European tech SMEs, has secured €4.5m in a Series A round as it looks to narrow the...

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