Staying compliant in the mortgage space in 2023
The mortgage space is in a rough patch. Interest rates are rising, and firms are writing fewer loans. This is likely to be the picture for the next year or two. The industry is changing and reacting to the uncertainty of the market.
Debunking the myths of AI in RegTech
AI technology has taken the world by storm. While the technology can do wonders to improve compliance processes, myths surrounding AI’s use have gained weight and forced many to reconsider using it.
The ESAs publish 12 good practices for financial education
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a joint thematic report on national financial education initiatives on digitalisation.
New alliance forms to guide UK’s digital currency
Five associations have formed an alliance to help guide the UK’s digital currency future, through better policies, practice and regulation.
Cryptocurrency tax automation platform Cryptiony bags pre-seed
Cryptiony, a cryptocurrency tax automation platform, has reportedly secured €500,000 in pre-seed funding, supporting its launch in the UK.
Netherlands-based Hyarchis buys RegTech DAPAS
Hyarchis, an AI-powered document management solution, has acquired DAPAS, which helps accountants automate their compliance processes.
Federal bank regulatory agencies issue statement on crypto
Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a joint statement to highlight key risks for banking organisations associated with crypto-assets and the crypto-asset sector.
Remittance company Servicio UniTeller hit with $700k fine
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered international remittance company Servicio UniTeller to pay a $700,000 penalty.
CLM provider SirionLabs scores $110m in its Series D
SirionLabs, which offers an AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has closed its Series D funding round on $110m.
Can Google search strings ease adverse media screening
Adverse media is becoming increasingly important to compliance processes. With so much to check, Sigma Ratings has posed the question of whether Google search strings can make things easier.