RegTech

UK advertising watchdog upholds complaints against BitMEX for Bitcoin ad

BitMEX, the crypto derivatives exchange platform, has faced complaints regarding an ad. The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has now upheld the complaints, barring the business from using the ad again.
FTC

FTC orders MoneyGram to return $115m to scammed consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered MoneyGram to return $115m in refunds to consumers who were frauded by scammers using their payment system.

Virgin Money looks to aid firms’ ESG posture with new app launch

Virgin Money has introduced a new app focused on providing an assessment of a companies’ ESG impacts by measuring, tracking and offering guidance.
PSR

PSR charts course for enhanced oversight in financial landscape

The PSR has called for views on its supervisory strategy, marking a step in bolstering integrity and resilience of the payment system landscape.

The cost of data breaches has gone up during Covid-19

While the average cost of a data breach in Canada has increased by 6.7% in the last year, companies have become faster at spotting them.

Access management firm Lumos launches from stealth

Lumos is a new compliance and identity management solution that has launched from stealth along with a $30m funding round.
scams

Cross-border collaboration key in taking on international scams

Sun Xueling has recently proposed the establishment of Anti-Scam Commands in different countries to tackle scams.
nature

Are financial institutions overlooking nature-related risks?

Despite the vital role of nature in financial decision-making, a report found the majority of institutions are not giving it due consideration.

MAP FinTech expands partnership with DTCC

RegTech provider MAP FinTech is expanding its strategic collaboration with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.
Certemy

Certemy lands $9.7m in Series B

California-based compliance platform provider Certemy has scored $9.7m in a Series B financing raise.

News Stories

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.
PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

The PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the US, and the TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering private credit solutions to middle market companies.
Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture, a global professional services company, has partnered with Oracle, a leading enterprise AI and data management provider.
Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo, the leading provider of employer-based pet wellness plans, and Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, have announced a strategic partnership.
GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

In a bid to bolster its tuition protection program, GradGuard, a leading provider of college tuition and renters insurance programs, has unveiled a significant enhancement.

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