AML

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

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.
AML

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The FinCEN Files showcases how outdated some countries’ financial crime rankings are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FinCEN Files in September, RegTech Sigma Reporting shows how old risk ratings on financial crime are often static and out of date.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.

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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