AML

NatWest uses Featurespace’s tech to fight financial fraud

Crime prevention software developer Featurespace has been enlisted by NatWest to protect the bank's customers against fraud.

Has digital banking caused a rise in mobile deposit scams?

Fraud is on the rise and part of it is due to the growing adoption of mobile banking, according to a new report from Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS).

11 women changing the US RegTech industry you need to know about right now

The US is spearheading the RegTech revolution. So why not find out more about the women leading the charge?

Mexican banks face huge money laundering threat – FIU

Seven big Mexican banks face a huge risk of being used for money laundering, according to new research from the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Open banking company sync. partners with ComplyAdvantage

UK money management startup sync. has inked a partnership deal with RegTech ComplyAdvantage.

FCA investigates over 150 Covid-19 related scams

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating more than 150 coronavirus-related scams launched since the outbreak began, according to official figures.

One in five South Korean banks struggle to update their AML solutions

New research suggests that 23% of banks in South Korean banks have problems modifying their anti-money laundering compliance systems, according to a new survey from FICO.

Anti-money laundering and know your customer fines totalled $5.6bn so far this year

The total value of fines issued so far in 2020 against companies failing to comply with anti-money laundering and know your customer rules totalled $5.6bn, with APAC regulators dramatically increasing their sanctions.

US authorities seize millions in bitcoin linked to terrorism financing

The US justice department has announced that American authorities have seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to online terrorist financing campaigns involving Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Value of anti-money laundry fines have jumped to $706m since 2019

The amount businesses are fined for failing to live up to their anti-money laundering commitments have skyrocketed in the last year, according to new research from Duff & Phelps.

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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