Identification/Background checks

Yoti raises £8m in new round, valuing it at £82m

Digital Identity platform Yoti has raised £8m in a new round which has valued the company at £82m.

TRAXX Payments has enlisted Acuant’s KYC solutions

Payment processing provider TRAXX Payments has tapped identity verification business Acuant to create a seamless digital know your customer (KYC) process for its clients.

WISeKey International receives $5m through convertible loan

Cybersecurity company WISeKey International has received a $5m convertible loan from Crede Capital, a US-based investor.

Malware attacks fell in 2021 but became more sophisticated, study finds

A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found that while the number of mobile malware hacks declined last year, the attacks became more sophisticated.

Digital identity startup Proxy acquires wearable technology company Motiv

Proxy is planning to make a big leap forward into how connected devices are being used by acquiring Motiv, the startup behind an internet of things (IoT) enabled ring.

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

Equitivo teams with Brismo to give investors accurate due diligence

FinTech consultancy Equitivo is partnering with Brismo to provide institutional investors with accurate due diligence into loan investment opportunities.

Ten RegTech companies whose services can help you through the coronavirus crisis

It's hardly a secret that the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on how businesses are conducted. Fortunately, several RegTech businesses offer a huge range of services to help.

Swiss regulator reminds blockchain FinTech companies that they “cannot be allowed to circumvent” AML...

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has issued new guidance for blockchain and cryptocurrency FinTech companies, warning them against breaking anti-money laundering (AML) laws.

RegTech Detected bags £600,000 in seed capital

Business verification platform Detected has secured £600,000 in a funding round led by EmergeVest alongside a smattering of angel investors.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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