Why RegTech is no longer just about finance
RegTech may have started life to help financial firms deal with the massive weight from new regulations, but the sector could be moving out of the finance industry's shadows.
ICO orders Experian to improve how it handles customer data
Credit reference agency Experian has been ordered by the UK's top privacy watchdog to improve how it handles people's personal data.
Visa’s acquisition of Plaid could be in jeopardy due to antitrust concerns
Visa bought Plaid in January as part of a $5.3bn deal, but now fears about it creating a monopoly situation could make regulators put a stop to the acquisition.
FCA censures Aviva for listing and transparency rules breach
The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured insurer Aviva for making an announcement that had the potential to mislead the market.
Bahrain opens new FinTech lab FinHub 973 to boost the sector in the region
The Central Bank of Bahrain has launched the first FinTech lab in the region – FinHub 973.
Curve Brexit-proofs its EEA access with new Lithuanian branch
Curve has taken a page from Revolut's playbook by setting up a subsidiary in Lithuania in an effort to ensure access to the EU after Brexit.
ESMA postpones changes to EMIR until March 2021 because of Brexit
The EU’s securities markets regulator has postponed the applicability date of the updated European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) validation rules to March 8, 2021.
Apollo Global Management investor faces backlash over Jeffrey Epstein ties
An investor who've previously backed FinTech companies is facing a revolt due to his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wirecard North America sold to Syncapay
Syncapay has announced that it has bought Wirecard North America, marking another page in the story of the collapse of the scandal-ridden former FinTech giant.
Nordic challenger banks and cybersecurity firms were among the 33 FinTech rounds raised last...
These 33 FinTech funding rounds from last week highlight the rise of Scandi challenger banks, the importance of cybersecurity and how competition in the buy now, pay later space is heating up.