RegTech

FCA proposes a ban on the sale to retail consumers of derivatives of ETNs...

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules to address harm to retail customers over the sale of derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) through cryptoassets.

Compliance platform Libryo secures £1.35m in funding

Libryo, which helps companies understand the laws in their local jurisdictions, has closed a £1.35m funding round.
FCA urged to better regulate philanthropy advice

FCA urged to better regulate philanthropy advice

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society has called for the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to make philanthropy advice training mandatory for financial advisors.

Switzerland’s financial regulator is more worried about the “dark corner” of cryptocurrencies than about...

Many legal stakeholders have worried about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project. However, it is not a Swiss watchdog’s biggest concern.

Hacking gangs pick sides in developing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Hacking groups are beginning to choose sides on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as the invasion of Ukraine continues to heat up.

Temenos, Taurus join forces to bolster digital asset access for banks

Swiss banking technology firm Temenos has partnered with digital asset platform Taurus to integrate the latter’s digital asset infrastructure into Temenos’ platform.

EU unveils plans for cyber unit to tackle large scale attacks

The European Commission (EC) has launched its strategy to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyberattacks, according to the BBC.

Klarna under fire by Swedish watchdog for bank secrecy breach

Sweden's financial watchdog Finansinspektionen is investigating payments firm Klarna over a potential breach of banking secrecy laws in connection with an IT incident at the firm in May.
RegTech startup WCKD RZR launches new Data Now solution

RegTech startup WCKD RZR launches new Data Now solution

WCKD RZR, a data enablement startup, has launched a new AI-powered software solution that offers see, search and use capabilities for multinational organisations.

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.

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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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