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RepRisk teams up with Apex to better gauge ESG risks

ESG data science firm RepRisk has inked a partnership with the Apex Group, a global financial services provider.

VERMEG launches new solution to help traders comply with new regulations

InsurTech and banking company VERMEG has launched Colline.Cloud aimed at aiding smaller buy and sell-side firms just as trade regulations are about to get tighter.

FCA starts proceedings against individuals behind an alleged “unrealistic” care home investment scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced legal proceedings against the men behind an alleged "unrealistic" and "unauthorised" care home investment scheme.

What will Brexit mean for UK FinTech?

The UK is home to one of the world's most thriving FinTech and RegTech communities, but Brexit has raised concerns about whether the future of the ecosystem is at risk.

How Dubai International Financial Centre is supporting FinTech startups

Having successfully weathered the pandemic, DIFC is now gearing up to support FinTech companies in Dubai even more.

Neobanks and InsurTech startups among the 23 FinTechs raising money last week

Challenger banks and InsurTech ventures stood out among the 23 FinTech companies that successfully raised money last week.

CMA blocks FNZ and GBST merger because of antitrust concerns

The UK's markets watchdog has halted the merger between investment platforms FNZ and GBST because of competition concerns.

WhatsApp given the green light to operate as a payment service in India

Indian regulators has given WhatsApp a thumbs up, allowing the Facebook-owned app to operate as a payment service in the country.

DoJ files suit to block Visa’s acquisition of Plaid

Visa's $5.3bn acquisition of Plaid was supposed to be one of the biggest FinTech deals this year, but the US Department of Justice seems dead set against it and has filed a suit to stop the deal.

30 FinTech rounds from last week you cannot afford to miss

What do the 30 FinTech funding rounds from last week tell us about the state of the industry?

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Bolttech, a fast-growing global InsurTech company, has successfully secured a $50m venture debt facility from HSBC.

Bolttech secures $50m venture debt facility from HSBC to fuel InsurTech growth

bolttech, a fast-growing global InsurTech company, has successfully secured a $50m venture debt facility from HSBC. The financing will support bolttech’s strategic growth, allowing the...
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What large organisations need to know about fraud prevention

The UK Home Office has issued guidance pertaining to the newly introduced offence of failure to prevent fraud by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, set to be enforced in nine months.
IFRS

IFRS Foundation releases guide on sustainability-related financial disclosures

The IFRS Foundation has launched a new guide to assist companies in identifying and reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
scams

How fraudsters use social engineering to empty bank accounts

Social engineering scams, particularly those involving bank impersonation, pose a significant threat to financial security.
VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new head of insurance.

VOOM Insurance appoints Thomas Coyne as head of insurance

VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new...

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