The State Bank of Pakistan permits NayaPay to launch pilot
NayaPay has picked up a licence to begin operations in Pakistan from the country's central bank.
Navigating KYC and AML in 2023: Trends and challenges in the banking sector
2023 has brought forward unique challenges and trends in the KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) landscape, as revealed in a survey...
Could a digital identity framework deepen financial exclusion?
The UK government recently conducted a consultation on the introduction of a common digital identity framework. However, recent research conducted by RegTech firm PassFort has found a lack of understanding among respondents as to what the framework is and what it means for them.
Rising AML compliance costs to impact financial institutions significantly
It has been uncovered European financial institutions could each endure up to £1m in compliance costs with the impending AML legislation.
Ten RegTech companies whose services can help you through the coronavirus crisis
It's hardly a secret that the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on how businesses are conducted. Fortunately, several RegTech businesses offer a huge range of services to help.
The EU may set up a new anti-money laundering authority
Several huge money laundering scandals have swept across Europe over the past year. Now, the European Commission may get the power to set up...
Why indó’s founders aim to create “the least powerful bank in the world”
On the back of closing a €1m seed round, Icelandic challenger bank indó is almost ready to go live.
The FinCEN Files showcases how outdated some countries’ financial crime rankings are
Following the release of the FinCEN Files in September, RegTech Sigma Reporting shows how old risk ratings on financial crime are often static and out of date.
Thunes takes majority stake in AML firm Tookitaki
Global payments firm Thunes has acquired a majority stake in AML and compliance technology company Tookitaki through a $20m investment.
kevin. appoints Sentinels to handle transaction monitoring compliance
RegTech firm Sentinels has been appointed by payments FinTech kevin. to handle transaction monitoring compliance for the company.