Majority of UK compliance experts expect more AML regulation due to Brexit
A study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions has found 78% of compliance professionals in the UK see increased anti-money laundering (AML) legislation on the horizon due to Brexit.
OneSpan whitepaper details possibilities of eIDAS regulation for e-signatures
OneSpan has published a whitepaper that details how the eIDAS Regulation offers a range of possibilities for electronic signatures in the European Union.
Google to limit UK financial ads to FCA-approved companies to crack down on scam
Google to tighten its ad screening rules and policies for financial services advertisers targeting searchers and consumers in the UK in a bid to fight financial fraud.
Danske Bank launches UK’s first carbon neutral mortgage
Danske Bank has launched the UK’s first mortgage certified as carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust to tackle emissions generated throughout the mortgage life cycle.
FINRA fines Robinhood $70m for misleading customers in largest-ever penalty
Robinhood to pay nearly $70m to resolve sweeping regulatory allegations that the brokerage misled customers, approved ineligible traders for risky strategies and didn’t supervise technology that failed and locked millions out of trading.
Covid-19 accelerates demand for RegTech solutions in Asia, report finds
A report by Enterprise Ireland has found the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has sped-up the demand for the adoption of RegTech solutions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
CMA warns Monzo and NatWest over banking transaction history breaches
The UK's competition watchdog Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Monzo, NatWest Group, Virgin Money and Bank of Ireland after they breached a rule requiring them to send banking transaction histories to former account holders.
HKMA unveils new guide to aid banks with RegTech solution implementation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a Regtech Adoption Practice Guide that aims to offer banks with guidance on how to implement RegTech solutions.
Japanese report offers recommendations on promoting sustainable finance
A report by a panel set up by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has provided recommendations on how to promote sustainable finance in the country.
How payment companies struck gold among the 51 rounds raised last week
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