BNP Paribas buys automated currency risk management FinTech
BNP Paribas has agreed to acquire Kantox, which offers automated currency risk management, for an undisclosed amount.
Sigma360 revolutionises adverse media screening with ArticleAI
Leveraging global media for a more proactive stance on risk is the future of financial crime prevention. Traditional methods often involve manual searches across various applications to identify potential threats in customer and counterparty relationships. While this may have been the standard practice in the past, advancements in technology are reshaping the landscape.
Onchain risk leader Chaos Labs lands $55m from Haun Ventures
Chaos Labs, a pioneer in onchain risk management, recently announced a significant milestone with a $55m Series A funding round, led by Haun Ventures.
Turning AI governance into a competitive advantage
The rapid adoption of AI across financial services has created unprecedented opportunities, but also amplified risks. Solytics Partners is helping institutions harness these technologies responsibly, embedding...
Financial crime risk assessments: The new regulatory standard
Regulatory scrutiny of financial crime risk assessments has intensified dramatically in recent years, marking the end of an era in which these documents were...
Old people may be reluctant to use TSB and Jumio’s new way of opening...
TSB Bank has joined forces with Jumio, the identity-verification startup, to enable customers to access their bank accounts with a selfie. However, old people may not be keen to use it.
Moody’s acquires risk intelligence platform RDC
Technology developer for the capital markets Moody’s Corporation has acquired RDC, a risk intelligence compliance screening solution.
FinTech unicorns and startups to face a coronavirus-created “vicious cycle” that could slash their...
The global COVID-19 outbreak could worsen business and funding conditions as well as changing private FinTechs’ exit options, according to a new report.
It’s time to rethink risk management – Sigma Ratings
As the number of money laundering and financial crime cases keep growing, Sigma Ratings argues that it is time for financial services firms to rethink risk management.
Cloud security platform Netskope’s valuation more than doubles to $7.5bn after latest funding round
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) company Netskope raised $300m in funding led by existing investor ICONIQ Growth.













