Risk Management

Metro Bank fined £5.4m for regulatory reporting failings

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has slapped Metro Bank with a fine of £5,376,000 for deficiencies related to the governance and controls of its regulatory reporting.

TransUnion launches new credit risk tool TrueVision as three-month old CreditCompass reach 50,000 customers

Credit-checking company TransUnion has been around since the 1960s, but is still churning out new tools. It has now launched TrueVision, a suite of tools that uses big data to empower users to better evaluate credit risk.

Arctic Intelligence signs up African Bank as new client

Australian RegTech leader Arctic Intelligence is going to help African Bank meet its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter financing of terrorism (CFT) targets.

How payment companies struck gold among the 51 rounds raised last week

Our weekly roundup of the big FinTech trends from the past seven days is all you need to keep yourself updated on what’s happening in the industry.

NIST drafts major update to its world leading cyber security framework

NIST has revealed its latest draft of the National Institute of Standards and Technologies' cybersecurity framework. 

Why Jay-Z-backed Ethos and crypto-based firms aced among the 40 FinTechs raising money last...

From crypto startups raising millions despite Elon Musk pulling out of the bitcoin frenzy to subscription-based firms capitalising on the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 40 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

PayPal and BT hackers jailed after defrauding over 2,000 people

Seven out of eight gang members have been jailed after defrauding thousands of people through hacking PayPal and BT accounts.

FCA issues guidance to firms on hybrid working challenges

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new guidance to businesses operating remote or hybrid working models.
BNP Paribas buys automated currency risk management FinTech

BNP Paribas buys automated currency risk management FinTech

BNP Paribas has agreed to acquire Kantox, which offers automated currency risk management, for an undisclosed amount.
How spoofing impacts the US dollar swaps market

How spoofing impacts the US dollar swaps market

In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fight market manipulation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) imposed a fine of $45m on a top-tier bank in May 2023. Eventus, a multi-asset class trade surveillance, algo monitoring and risk controls solutions provider, has explored what firms can do to avoid a similar incident. 

News Stories

Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.

Simplifai secures significant investment led by Idékapital

Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.
The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Series.

Sterling One Foundation partners with leading institutions to launch groundbreaking ESG series in Africa

The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of...

Unveiling the pitfalls of prioritising form over substance in compliance

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory landscapes, the financial services industry faces ever-increasing pressure to maintain robust compliance standards.
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The importance of fiduciary duty for registered investment advisers

Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are entrusted with a significant responsibility to uphold fiduciary duty, as mandated by the SEC.
Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.

Visa and J.P. Morgan partner to drive faster domestic payments in the US

Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.

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