AML

Estonian authorities expand probe into suspected Danske Bank money laundering transactions

The Danske Bank money laundering scandal has taken another turn. The Estonian prosecutor expanded their investigation into transfers worth $2bn that were made through the Danish bank.

Australian authorities arrest members of suspected Vietnamese criminal network over money laundering charges

Drugs, guns and $5m in laundered money are some of the key ingredients in a series of arrests made by Australian authorities to break up a criminal network.

Global money laundry fines totalled $8.14bn in 2019

From: RegTech Analyst The number of money laundering fines around the world doubled in 2019, according to new research from Encompass, the RegTech startup. The company found...

Crypto-wallet developer CHILDLY signs deal with Argos to boost its client onboarding and anti-money...

From:  RegTech Analyst Seoul-based CHILDLY’s Dove Wallet is about to get a compliance boost thanks to a new deal with Argos, a global know your...

Australian and UK regulators team up to fight money laundering and terrorism financing

Two regulatory watchdogs in Australia and Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to tighten their collaboration in their fight against financial crimes.

The global transaction monitoring software market expected to be worth $26.41bn by 2026

Keeping a close eye on financial transactions has become big business and it is about to get bigger.

Russian billionaire losses legal battle against Nordic banks who refused his business

One of Vladimir Putin’s besties has lost a lawsuit against four Nordic banks who refused to do business with him.

AUSTRAC post reporting advice for businesses affected by the Australian bushfires

From: RegTech Analyst The Australian wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, killed millions of animals and damaged businesses all over the country. Now the Australian Transaction Reports...

Kamakura’s new suite helps Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad’s digitalisation process remain compliant

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad’s taps RegTech Kamakura Corporation to ensure its digitalisation process remains compliant.

Revealing the nine biggest money laundering and fraud cases in Britain in 2019

A Top Gear mechanic and a pan-European criminal gang are among the criminals the HM Revenure and Customs is most proud of having caught in 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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