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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.

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Emirates NBD brings AI market insights into digital wealth

Emirates NBD brings AI market insights into digital wealth

Emirates NBD, a banking group operating across the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia, has partnered with Bridgewise, an embedded investment AI...
Is business verification failing to keep pace with financial crime?

Is business verification failing to keep pace with financial crime?

Business verification has become an increasingly important line of defence against financial crime, yet the complexity of modern corporate structures is exposing weaknesses in...
Banks face tougher data scrutiny as APAC reporting rules evolve

Banks face tougher data scrutiny as APAC reporting rules evolve

Submitting the correct reporting template on time is no longer enough to satisfy regulators. Across Asia-Pacific (APAC), supervisors are demanding more detailed data, greater...
Banks face growing fraud risks as criminal tactics converge

Banks face growing fraud risks as criminal tactics converge

Banking fraud is becoming harder to detect as criminals combine identity theft, payment manipulation and increasingly sophisticated digital attacks. Banking fraud is no longer limited...
Financial crime risk assessments have outgrown spreadsheets

Financial crime risk assessments have outgrown spreadsheets

For years, spreadsheets have been the default tool for financial crime risk assessments. They were familiar, flexible and easy to adapt, and for a...

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