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.