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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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Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company.

Beazley shareholders approve Zurich’s £8.1bn takeover

Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company. The deal was backed by 99.9% of votes...
FinCEN

FinCEN reform puts AI at the heart of AML/CFT compliance

The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on 7 April, setting out sweeping...
Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they share their insurance information.

Canopy Connect launches flexible insurance intake sharing feature

Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they...
The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers.

Nearly half of first-time buyers could struggle with mortgages as premiums rise

The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers. The company’s latest analysis...
Experian

Experian launches AI fraud detection tool for UK banks

Experian, a global data analytics company, has gone live with Transaction Forensics, a new AI-driven solution developed alongside Resistant AI to tackle fraud and...

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