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Identifying the legitimacy of businesses and merchants is not just a routine procedure – it's an essential protective measure for banks and financial institutions. But how can you verify if a business is legitimate? Fenergo delves into the concept of KYB.

How to verify if a business is legitimate? KYB explained

Identifying the legitimacy of businesses and merchants is not just a routine procedure – it's an essential protective measure for banks and financial institutions. But how can you verify if a business is legitimate? Fenergo delves into the concept of KYB.
Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

In a shocking revelation, a recent survey has highlighted that 36% of firms in the emerging financial sectors of the UK have fallen prey to either money laundering or financial crime in the last half year. The banking sector has been particularly hard-hit, emerging as the most affected sector.
Coterie, an InsurTech MGA simplifying small business insurance, has secured a significant boost in funding, announcing a raise of $27m.

Strise secures $10.8m in series A to redefine AML automation

Strise has secured $10.8m in its series A funding round, as it looks to redefine anti-money laundering (AML) automation.

AML vs KYC: Ensuring robust financial compliance in 2023

In today's evolving global financial landscape, the security and integrity of financial transactions are of utmost importance. At the heart of this security lie...
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Inside the UK’s battle against money laundering and terrorist financing

RegTech firm Flagright recently described in detail the UK's regulations on terrorism financing and money laundering. 
Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Adverse media screening has become an integral component in the finance industry, especially in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. RegTech company Alessa recently...
Navigating the AML compliance journey: When is it time to hire an AML Officer?

Navigating the AML compliance journey: When is it time to hire an AML officer?

Today, the growing complexity of financial operations coupled with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape has magnified the importance of AML compliance in businesses. Especially in FinTech companies, the timing to bring an AML Officer on board is pivotal to the firm's overall trajectory.
How Ziina leveraged Flagright to reinvent its AML and fraud prevention protocols

How Ziina leveraged Flagright to reinvent its AML and fraud prevention protocols

Ziina, under the strategic leadership of their Head of Compliance and AML, Leonardo Correa, has adopted the groundbreaking platform of Flagright to revolutionise their AML compliance strategies and fraud prevention procedures.
Coinmotion teams up with Fenergo for optimised AML compliance

Coinmotion teams up with Fenergo for optimised AML compliance

Fenergo, a leading provider of digital Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, and Coinmotion, a Finland-based cryptocurrency service provider, are partnering to streamline anti-money laundering (AML) compliance processes.
Revolutionising AML strategies with NAICS codes

Revolutionising AML strategies with NAICS codes

Evaluating the business line of potential clients is a key part of Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures in commercial relationships. However, analysts often spend substantial time utilising search engines and other manual processes to establish a client's Line of Business. This allows them to assess the risk involved in onboarding records or transactions.

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How database verification and AI power up KYC compliance

In a webinar hosted in collaboration with the LSEG, SmartSearch delved into the transformative impact of data-based IDV on the KYC protocols.
As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged by 18% last year, while British drivers faced premium hikes of over a third, outpacing the rest of Europe. At the same time, home insurance renewal quotes soared by 42%, leaving insurers scrambling to adapt. Given these tribulations, the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance onboarding has become crucial. 

The current state of insurance onboarding: Key trends and insights

As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged...
US RegTech deal activity grows 20% QoQ in Q3 2024 amid funding decline

US RegTech deal activity rises by 20% QoQ as investors eye early stage opportunities

Key RegTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Global RegTech deal activity increased by 20% QoQ Average deal value dropped to $12m as investors back...
Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea, a leading InsurTech firm known for its cloud-based, data-driven insurance enterprise management platform, has bolstered its presence in the London Market by relocating to a larger office space in the heart of the City of London.
One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

New data reveals the rising prevalence of fraud and security risks, both online and in-store, significantly impacting consumer trust and urging retailers to strengthen security measures across the board.

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