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? –...
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’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.