AML

South Korea could do more to fight money laundering and financial crime says the...

While South Korea has established a strong legal framework to fight money laundering, the country must do more to prevent government officials from laundering the proceeds of corruption.

Fenergo reveals new cloud-based onboarding and anti-money laundering solution

FinTech Fenergo has unveiled a new cloud-based remote account opening solution ahead of schedule in order to assist US small businesses in accessing PPP emergency loans.

The Libra Association has kickstarted the licensing process with Swiss FINMA

After months of speculation, governmental hearings and partners abandoning the project, it seems as if the Facebook-led cryptocurrency Libra has taken a big step towards being recognised by regulators.

North Capital is enabling PPP loan applications for companies looking to cushion the impact...

Tech and brokerage service provider North Capital believes its financial crime-prevention systems will be perfect for the banks who can process Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications via its systems.

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.

Financial crime compliance efforts cost financial institutions around the world $180.9bn per year

While financial crime is a global problem, the US and European market are paying the most to prevent it.

Why are anti-money laundering practices and background checks so contested among cryptocurrency exchanges?

Customer background checks have again become a hotly debated topic in the cryptocurrency world.

How Muinmos can help businesses through the coronavirus crisis

RegTech startup Muinmos is offering businesses disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic help to comply with regulations through these trying times.

RegTech Signicat acquires Connectis to strengthen its digital identity platform

Digital identity company Signicat has acquired Dutch digital identity specialist Connectis to create a stronger platform.

Swedbank’s leadership ignored money laundering risks as suspicious transactions worth €37bn flowed through the...

Beleaguered lender Swedbank has responded to a damaging report revealing that more than €37bn worth of suspicious transactions flowed through the bank between 2014 and 2019.

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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