Compliance

Bank of England issues letter to banks on regulatory reporting shortfalls

The Bank of England (BofE) has sent a warning letter to banks and building societies for not supplying correct information to help regulators identify risks to the financial system.

How communication compliance has become the biggest hurdle for financial firms

With workforces becoming increasingly dispersed, methods of communication have escalated, making security compliance a key challenge for firms.

Has the DOJ’s updated compliance guidance changed the industry a year on?

A recent report by Clausematch has examined what have been the key developments since the US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its compliance guidance for 2020.

Sovos acquires tax software competitor 1099 Pro to broaden SME offering

Global tax software provider Sovos has purchased tax software and services company 1099 Pro for an undisclosed fee.

Background check platform Veremark extends seed round by $2.8m

Veremark, which conducts pre-employment background checks, has reportedly raised $2.8m in an extension to its seed round.

The FSA moves forward with potential new climate risk disclosure regulation

A new regulation by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) may lead to the introduction of mandatory climate-risk related disclosures by March 2022.

UK financial watchdog issues fresh warnings on crypto risks after Kimmie K’s Insta post

UK watchdog Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fired a warning shot at the cryptocurrency industry, signalling it could soon come under greater regulatory scrutiny.

SteelEye set to bolster reach with North America expansion

London-headquartered RegTech firm SteelEye is eying development across North America following two strong funding rounds last year.

WhatsApp slapped with $267m GDPR fine for user privacy shortcomings

WhatsApp has been hit with a $225m fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission after it failed to disclose enough information to users about the data shared with other Facebook companies.

EPA calls for greater digital identity push in light of growing financial crime

A whitepaper by the Emerging Payments Association (EPA) has detailed that a stronger focus on digital identity could help combat soaring cases of financial crime.

News Stories

Almost $1bn raised across all FinTech funding rounds this week

Up to $998m was raised across all the funding rounds reported on by FinTech Global this week, slightly missing out on hitting $1bn. The biggest...
How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

Responding to governance events such as audits, investigations, and e-discovery has become increasingly complex with the adoption of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technologies.
Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.
Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.
Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.

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