Onboarding Verification

SmartSearch launches new facial recognition feature to strengthen its anti-money laundering platform

From: RegTech Analyst In a bid to up the ante in the fight against dirty money, SmartSearch has added a new facial recognition feature to...

Digitex CEO removes KYC from the exchange after major hack and brushes of money...

Cryptocurrency exchange Digitex will no longer do know your customer (KYC) checks on its users after personal data of more than 8,000 customers was recently stolen.

FacePhi extends presence in Panama through new partnership

FacePhi, a biometrics technology developer, has established a partnership with Panama-based Credicorp Bank.

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.

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.

ForgeRock bags $93.5m in new Series E round and becomes latest digital identity startup...

Digital identity verification company ForgeRock has closed a $93.5m Series E round at a time when the sector is poised for massive growth.

Indigita and id4 partner to automate cross-border compliance checks

Switzerland RegTech company Indigita and client lifecycle management solution id4 have established a partnership to automate cross-border compliance checks and risk controls for small and medium-sized banks.

Fenergo reveals new cloud-based onboarding and anti-money laundering solution

FinTech Fenergo has unveiled a new cloud-based remote account opening solution ahead of schedule in order to assist US small businesses in accessing PPP emergency loans.

23 FinTech investment rounds to make the news over the past seven days

Stripe's whooping $600m Series G expansion wasn't the only investment round completed by a FinTech company over the last week.

Identity verification startup Onfido scores $100m in new funding as it’s vying further expansion

Biometrics specialist Onfido has strengthened its financial muscles by raising $100m in fresh capital to fuel further expansions and tech developments.

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This week was a powerful funding week for FinTech firms, with $1.07bn raised across a healthy 17 deals. This marks a second consecutive week of...
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Deluxe acquires Celero Commerce in $625m deal

Deluxe has agreed to acquire FinTech firm Celero Commerce for $625m, in a deal that will significantly accelerate its strategic shift away from legacy...

ASIC seeks $35m as HSBC admits scam protection gaps

HSBC Bank Australia Limited (HSBC), the Australian arm of one of the world's largest banking groups, is facing a $35m penalty after admitting to...

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