Compliance

Incomlend, Fasanara Capital unveil ESG-focused financing program for SMEs

Invoice financing marketplace Incomlend and Fasanara Capital have teamed to launch a global alternative financing program for SMEs focused on ESG.

Is RegTech the way to transform customer experience?

In a three-part series on the topic of customer experience, TAINA CEO Maria Scott has recently discussed in the first article how regulatory technology is the ‘next frontier’ of customer experience.

Does the FinTech industry have a compliance problem?

A recent blogpost by Sigma Ratings has detailed how the FinTech industry is facing heightened scrutiny from regulators as issues around compliance comes to the forefront.

MAS to launch digital platform to help FIs fight money laundering

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to introduce a digital platform that will enable financial institutions to share with one another tips to prevent financial crime.

HSBC unveils new risk scenario tool to support risk and trading teams

HSBC has introduced the Risk Advisory tool, a solution aimed at helping the management of credit more efficiently for risk and trading teams.

An anniversary to forget: one year on from the FinCEN files leak

Documents from the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) were leaked to the press and published globally in September 2020. The leak involved over 2,100 documents and around $2trn in transactions and showed how some of the world’s largest banks enabled criminals to move dirty money around the globe. A year on, has the industry been able to clean up its act?

How can firms assess the risks associated with a politically exposed person?

A recent webinar by Alessa has examined what constitutes a politically exposed person (PEP) and why relationships with certain PEPs may offer increased financial crime threats.

Theta Lake, Vidyard team to boost video security and compliance for regulated industries

Theta Lake has partnered with video platform Vidyard to strengthen video security and compliance for companies in highly regulated industries.

CFTC slaps Citibank with $1m fine for violating swap dealer regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has imposed a $1m fine on Citibank and Citigroup Global Markets for failing to comply with certain swap dealer requirements.

UK Chancellor Sunak eyes regulatory reform in wake of Greensill crisis

Rishi Sunak has demanded two reviews of the country’s financial regulation linked to supply chain finance followed the collapse of Greensill Capital earlier this year.

News Stories

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Elisity, a leading pioneer in identity-based microsegmentation, announced a significant financial boost with a $37m Series B funding round led by global software investor...
Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs, known for its cloud banking services, and Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, have announced a strategic partnership marked by a significant $150m investment in Blend by Haveli.
Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight, a prominent player in open network detection and response (NDR) headquartered in San Francisco, recently secured a substantial $150m in Series E funding.
Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip, an all-encompassing real estate and financial technology platform, has closed a $15m Series A funding round, spearheaded by FirstMark Capital, known for their early investment in other category-defining platforms like Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest.
Navigating corporate reporting: How CSRD is changing the game

Majority of companies not subject to CSRD still plan to align with its requirements

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability...

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