5 US investment banks face $1bn in fines

5 US investment banks face $1bn in fines

Five US investment bank giants are reportedly faced with $1bn in fines for failing to monitor employees using unauthorised messaging apps.

Crypto companies join forces for new compliance solution

A group of US-based cryptocurrency companies have launched a new platform aimed at helping firms comply with the Travel Rule regulatory requirement.

Elliptic to help banks adopt crypto safely with Series C backing

Elliptic, a cryptoasset risk management provider, has closed its Series C round on $60m, as it bolsters its market position.

Vivid Money bags $60m Series B to expand across Europe

Berlin-based challenger bank Vivid Money has raised $60m from a Series B funding round led by Greenoaks.

The European Central Bank is reducing the burden of reporting for banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced the reporting burden banks in Europe face without impacting the amount of information it is able to collect.

Payment company eftpos is planing to launch ?smoother, faster and more secure onboarding experience?

The global mobile digital identity market could be worth $7bn by 2024. So it seemingly no mystery to why eftpos might want to get in on the action.

GOP senators pressure banking agencies for more reg relief

A group of Republicans have pushed banking regulators to adjust several regulatory relief proposals and make them more lenient.

Identitii raises $11m through ASX listing

Blockchain startup Identitii, which helps banks improve cross-border payment compliance, has raised $11m through its IPO.
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Icertis collects $50m Series D round led by Meritech

Contract management company Icertis has collected $50m in its Series D funding round led by Meritech Capital Partners.

Coinfirm, QRC and NEO to create a ‘compliant blockchain economy’

Coinfirm, a AML/CTF risk and compliance platform, has partnered with Chinese blockchain giant NEO and blockchain venture platform QRC.

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InsurTechs pull in strong funding in this week’s 32 funding rounds

InsurTechs pull in strong funding in this week’s 32 funding rounds

This week proved to be a red-letter week for InsurTechs, with two of the top three deals going to companies in the insurance space.
PIMFA advocates for a refresh of the UK's retail investment market

PIMFA advocates for a refresh of the UK’s retail investment market

PIMFA, a significant voice in the WealthTech industry, is urging the UK Government to leverage a 'generational' opportunity to invigorate the UK retail investment market. This call to action comes six months after the introduction of the significant Edinburgh Reforms.
BNY Mellon and MoCaFi join forces to bolster financial inclusion in the US

BNY Mellon and MoCaFi join forces to bolster financial inclusion in the US

BNY Mellon, America's oldest bank with a rich history dating back to 1784, and MoCaFi, an impactful FinTech platform established to empower traditionally underserved communities, have forged a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing financial inclusivity across the U.S.
Revolutionising DeFi access MetaMask Institutional and Fireblocks' integration

Revolutionising DeFi access: MetaMask Institutional and Fireblocks’ integration”

MetaMask Institutional, a branch of ConsenSys and a leading force in web3 wallet services for organisations, is integrating with Fireblocks, a trusted platform for enterprise-grade wallet security and transaction governance.
American Express and Plaid initiate customer-focused digital banking upgrade

American Express and Plaid initiate customer-focused digital banking upgrade

New York-based financial services corporation, American Express, and data network firm, Plaid, have announced a customer-permissioned data sharing agreement set to enhance digital finance options.

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