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Why financial institutions may need tools to understand Portuguese for due diligence

To ensure financial institutions understand the risks of doing businesses around the world, having a due diligence and adverse media screening tool that understands Portuguese is vital.

US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown

The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.

Monese unveils new BaaS platform, enters partnership with Investec

Challenger bank Monese has entered a strategic partnership with Investec Bank following the recent introduction of the former’s banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.

dopay collects $18m in its Series A funding round

dopay, a B2B2C payments platform aimed at unbanked workers, has scored $18m in its Series A, as it capitalises on rising demand for cashless payroll.

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs closes additional funding hot off heels of $600m investment

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs has received a $100m investment, which comes just hot off the heels of its $600m round.

China set to introduce digital yuan by early 2022

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it aims to fully launch the e-CNY digital currency by February 2022.

Self Financial closes its third funding round in 18 months

Self Financial, which helps consumers build credit and savings, has netted $50m in its Serie E funding round

Digital currency compliance platform Coinfirm hits Series A close on $8m

Coinfirm, an AML compliance solution for digital currencies and blockchain-based financial ecosystems, has closed its Series A funding round on $8m.

Ketch secures fresh investment just months after former round

Ketch, which automates data compliance for businesses, has reportedly closed another $20m in funding, just months after former investment.

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InvestiFi brings investing to Summit Choice members

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Davis raises $5.5m pre-seed for AI real estate design

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BlackRock Aladdin expands private credit on Preqin

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BlackRock Aladdin has unveiled new private credit capabilities on Preqin, a data and analytics provider, in a move aimed at improving transparency and analytical...

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