Themis, Diligencia partner to combat fraud in Middle East and Africa

Themis, Diligencia partner to combat fraud in Middle East and Africa

RegTech platform Themis has formed a strategic partnership with Diligencia, a provider to corporate data in the Middle East and Africa, to help combat fraud.
Bank of Nevis first Caribbean bank to leverage Tookitaki's AML software

Bank of Nevis first Caribbean bank to leverage Tookitaki’s AML software

Bank of Nevis International has become the first Caribbean bank to implement Tookitaki’s anti-money laundering technology.
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AML and fraud prevention RegTech Hawk AI scores $17m in Series B

Germany-based RegTech Hawk AI, which provides AML and fraud prevention technology to banks and payments companies, has secured $17m in its Series B.
AML provider Alessa names Holly Sais Phillippi as CEO

AML provider Alessa names Holly Sais Phillippi as CEO

Anti-money laundering and fraud solution provider Alessa has named Holly Sais Phillippi as its new chief executive officer.
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How AML shaped the world in 2022

Last year saw a seismic shift in the regulatory world. Sentinels has released a report on how AML shaped the world in 2022. It explores the most impactful moments of the year towards AML and what companies had to navigate.
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FCA fines AI Rayan Bank £4m for AML failings

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined another financial institution for anti-money laundering (AML) failings.
Digital images and selfies no longer KYC/AML compliant

Digital images and selfies no longer KYC/AML compliant

Digital images and selfies have been a staple for online verification for many years. However, Electronic IDentification has warned that they are no longer KYC/AML compliant.
Iceland's Arion Bank implements Lucinity to fight money laundering

Iceland’s Arion Bank implements Lucinity to fight money laundering

Icelandic bank Arion Bank will implement the software of RegTech platform Lucinity to bolster its defences against money laundering.
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The importance of AML for non-financial institutions

Anti-money laundering compliance is usually associated with financial institutions; however, Sentinels has revealed how and why non-finance firms should also protect themselves.
Hawk AI joins the Visa Fintech Partner Connect program

Hawk AI joins the Visa Fintech Partner Connect program

Hawk AI, a software developer for issuers, banks, FinTechs and payment firms, has joined the Visa Fintech Partner Connect program.

News Stories

Weekly FinTech funding falters after strong week

Weekly FinTech funding falters after strong week

Total funding took a nose dive from last week. A total of $580m was raised across 33 FinTech funding rounds this week, compared to the $1.8bn raised the previous week.  
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Microsoft uncovers Chinese cyberespionage on US Pacific territory

A Chinese cyberespionage initiative has been detected that focuses on the essential infrastructure within Guam by Microsoft. 
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Regulatory oversight in the crypto realm: A deep dive into communication practices

As crypto firms face a challenges, regulators have launched investigations into companies' GRC arrangements.
Klarna's path to profitability: Stellar Q1 results and a new partnership with Airbnb

Klarna’s path to profitability: Stellar Q1 results and a new partnership with Airbnb

Klarna, the AI-enhanced global payments network and shopping service, recently unveiled its first-quarter results, showcasing impressive growth surpassing ecommerce trends.
Driving growth in WealthTech: The critical role of adaptive IT architecture

Driving growth in WealthTech: The critical role of adaptive IT architecture

The WealthTech landscape is undergoing constant transformation. A significant driver of this change is the influx of younger customers due to the great wealth...

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