RegTech

Survey finds SFTR is leading to regulatory reporting consolidation

A survey conducted by IHS Markit and Pirum has found over 70% of regulatory respondents plan to consolidate their diverse reporting processes under a single platform.

UBS hit with $8m SEC fine over volatility-tied compliance failures

UBS Wealth Management USA has agreed to pay a $8m fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its failure to properly supervise brokers who sold complex exchange-traded products without understanding the risks.

PropTech Jones snags $12.5m for its commercial real estate vendor compliance platform

Israeli commercial real estate startup that automates the insurance compliance process for tenants and property managers Jones raised a $12.5 Series A funding round.

GetID unveils new identity verification flow builder

Estonian identity verification firm GetID has launched a know-your-customer (KYC) flow builder to help customers set up and deploy personalised online verification procedures.

Clausematch survey details accelerated RegTech growth during the pandemic

A survey conducted by regulatory technology business Clausematch has found the RegTech industry has witnessed accelerated growth during the coronavirus pandemic.

InsurTech BackNine exposes sensitive information of thousands of insurance applications after security breach

A security lapse at insurance technology startup BackNine exposed hundreds of thousands of insurance applications after one of its cloud servers was left unprotected on the internet.

Cognitive View considers funding for its global expansion

Founded in 2018, the Australian firm Cognitive View analyses customer communication data to identify conduct-related risk. The company – led by CEO Dilip Mohapatra – have had a busy last year, despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic. So what is next for the company?

Why Revolut and the CyberTech industry stand out from the 42 funding rounds raised...

FinTech companies continue to rake in millions of dollars with a slew of startups graduating to the unicorn club. The 42 ventures in the sector that topped up their accounts last week are proof of that.

US introduces ransomware safety site, offers incentives for hacker tips

The US government has unveiled a new website designed to provide businesses with greater knowledge of the threat posed by ransomware to their companies.

US launches inter-agency task force to tackle ransomware wave

The US government has introduced a new interagency task force aimed at combating the increasing challenge of ransomware on the United States.

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FinTech

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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