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.
Netsparker collects $40m for web application security software
Netsparker, a leading web application security company, has landed $40m from Turn/River Capital. The deal marks the first investment from Turn/River Capital’s third fund, which...
CFTC charges New York man accused of misappropriating futures and forex trading funds
Eyal Alper from New York has been charged with fraud and for allegedly misappropriating funds.
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.
Aspire and Know Your Customer to empower SMEs across Southeast Asia
Aspire, a platform designed to help a businesses with their financial needs, has partnered with RegTech provider Know Your Customer, to facilitate access to its financial products to underserved SMEs and entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia.
ComplyAdvantage raises $30m in Series B round, rebrands as Mimiro
Artificial intelligence-based compliance startup ComplyAdvantage has raised $30m in a Series B funding round as it undergoes a new rebrand.
EBA finalises EEA bank supervisory reporting cost study
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has completed its study of the cost of compliance of European Economic Area (EEA) banks with the supervisory reporting requirements.
Apex Group expands global compliance solutions to Singapore
Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has expanded its Global Compliance Solutions, which are designed for the Singapore market.
Napier to boost AML at wealth and insurance firm ClearView
Napier, which was recently named in the new RegTech100 list, will help ClearView improve its anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities as part of a new deal.
Riverside Partners exit compliance solution Pilgrim
Private equity firm Riverside Partners has sold its stake in risk and compliance platform Pilgrim Quality Solutions to an unnamed buyer.