AML

Computer Services signs partnership with Featurespace to fight money laundering

FinTech Computer Services has partnered with financial crime-fighting company Featurespace to launch a holistic anti-money laundering solution WatchDOG AML.

Sigma Ratings welcomes FinCEN’s push to improve money laundering practices

In response to the FinCEN Files revealing that more must be done to fight money laundering, regulators around the world has snapped into action, which is welcomed by Sigma Ratings.

Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?

Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.

Trustly taps Napier to help with compliance

Swedish FinTech Trustly is experiencing a growth spurt, having recently picked up a cash injection from BlackRock and expanding to Australia and Canada. It has now tapped Napier to ensure it can maintain the growth in a compliant way.

EU to get its own anti-money laundering body

After almost a year of discussions, EU finance ministers have agreed to launch a regulatory body focused on fighting money laundering.

Arctic Intelligence appoints COO to CEO as the RegTech kick-starts next phase of its...

Australian Arctic Intelligence has announced a major change in its leadership, with COO Darren Cade taking over as CEO from founder Anthony Quinn, who will become the company's board director.

Allica Bank taps Sphonic to help it prevent financial crime

Having only launched earlier this year, Allica Bank has now picked Sphonic to manage its financial crime fighting efforts

Money laundering fine and Covid-19 cause 66% profit free fall for Westpac

The trials of the coronavirus pandemic and the $910m fine for breaking Australia's money laundering laws have caused a 66% drop in Westpac's profits.

What are the biggest mistakes RegTech companies can make?

The RegTech industry has proven resilient throughout the Covid-19 crisis, but vendors better avoid making big mistakes to ensure their future success.

FCA and PRA fine Goldman Sachs International £96.6m for risk management failures

Goldman Sachs International has been fined £96.6m by British regulators for its role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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