RegTech

iComplyICO lands investment from MIT fellow

iComplyICO, a compliance platform that automates securities regulation for ICOs, has landed an undisclosed angel investment.

Partech closes $100m fund to invest in startups shaping a post-coronavirus world

Having previously invested in several FInTech companies, Partech is now aiming to inject even more capital into promising ventures after closing its latest seed fund – Partech Entrepreneur III.

Myanmar to seek ban on digital currencies, VPNs in new cyber law

The military junta leading Myanmar has drafted a cybersecurity law that would ban the use of VPNs and digital currencies.

FCA, PRA and Bank of England warn insurers against failing to prepare for Brexit

Three of the UK's top financial market regulators have signed a joint letter warning insurers against resting on their laurels when it comes to preparing for Brexit on December 31.

Darktrace hits $1.65bn valuation following Series E

Darktrace, which uses machine learning and AI algorithms to provide cyber defense services, has closed its Series E round at a $1.65bn valuation.

Icertis raises $115m in Series E, valuing the company over $1bn+

Icertis, a contract management platform, has raised $115m in its Series E round which has valued the company at over one billion dollars. Greycroft and...

Web application attacks on financial services see sharp incline in H1 2021

A study by cybersecurity firm Imperva Research Labs has found web applications attacks on the financial services industry hiked 38% between January and May 2021.

FSB highlights the importance of RegTech and SupTech in new report

A new report from the Financial Stability Board highlights both the risks and opportunities in the growing RegTech and SupTech markets.
Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? - Part 1

Are financial institutions struggling to keep up with modern sanction and PEPs lists? –...

The war in Ukraine has underscored how quickly sanction and PEPs lists can change. Since 2022, the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and Canada have imposed over 16,500 sanctions on Russia, according to the BBC. The current turbulent geopolitical scene means financial services firms need to be ready for regular, and often sudden, changes to PEPs and sanction lists. FinTech Global recently spoke to several industry players to ask whether financial institutions are keeping up with the modern sanction/PEPs landscape.
Experian, a global information services company, has introduced the Hunter Automotive Fraud Alliance, a collaborative data network aimed at assisting automotive lenders in the United States.

Experian’s data network aims to help US automotive lenders fight fraud

Experian, a global information services company, has introduced the Hunter Automotive Fraud Alliance, a collaborative data network aimed at assisting automotive lenders in the United States.

News Stories

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata, a leading provider in AI-driven reconciliation and data management tools, has partnered with Temenos, a banking software developer. 

Corpay boosts market presence with strategic Paymerang acquisition

Corpay, which offers corporate payments, has officially announced its intent to acquire Paymerang, a top provider of accounts payable automation solutions.
Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds have made a robust start to the year, with the Morningstar Canada Sustainable Fund Landscape for Q1 2024 reporting an impressive $193.3m in inflows.
Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Bloomberg today unveiled a groundbreaking tool on the Bloomberg Terminal that enables investors to scrutinize portfolios, funds, and indices through sustainability thresholds tailored by the users themselves.
“The top 10 banks for AI talent currently account for 51% of the overall banking industry talent pool—a huge advantage when it comes to AI adoption. This concentration of AI talent has real consequences. If the banks that lag behind cannot close the gap, the race to implement AI will become an uphill struggle.”

US banks are surpassing European counterparts in AI talent growth

In the past six months, the world's foremost banks have expanded their AI talent by 9%, a rate that doubles their overall headcount growth, according to a survey from Evident.

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