FinTech app Sibstar wins £125k on Dragon’s Den to aid dementia sufferers and their families
Sibstar, a novel FinTech application coupled with a debit card designed specifically for dementia patients and their caretakers to manage finances safely, has successfully raised £125,000.
Zactor Tech revolutionises personal finance with significant pre-seed funding
Zactor Tech, a burgeoning name in the FinTech sector, has closed its pre-seed funding round on an undisclosed amount.
B2B SaaS cyber security innovator CHEQUER accelerates with $24.82m investment
CHEQUER, a frontrunner in the B2B SaaS cyber security platform sector, has recently announced the closure of a significant investment round.
Paytm
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of ₹54.9m ($662,565) on Paytm Payments Bank, the banking arm of Paytm (PAYT.NS). According to Reuters, This decision comes after the FIU's thorough review, prompted by information from law enforcement agencies indicating that the bank was used to channel proceeds from illegal online gambling activities. The finance ministry highlighted the bank's...
Symfa, a leading software development firm, has been listed among the top 10 DevOps and cloud consulting firms in the USA. 
Symfa, a leading software development firm, has been listed among the top ten DevOps and cloud consulting firms in the USA. 
Fastly
Fastly has been chosen by Monoova, a leading Australian payments automation provider, to bolster transaction security for its expanding clientele.
Cytora, a leading InsurTech company, has been engaged by Chubb, a global insurance leader, to automate claims document processing.
Cytora, a leading InsurTech company, has been engaged by Chubb, a global insurance leader, to automate claims document processing.
Marsh McLennan, a leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, has appointed David Liston as the US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.
Marsh McLennan, a leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, has appointed David Liston as the US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.
KYC
Understanding the intricacies of KYC practices is paramount for financial institutions aiming to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. A recent article by RelyComply delved into the most prevalent mistakes firms make in their KYC processes and offers insights on how to avoid them, safeguarding both your business and your customers. The foundation of KYC lies not just in accumulating documents...
When it comes to managing work devices, the decision between a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) policy holds significant implications. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and challenges, impacting productivity, security, and overall operational efficiency. Scanbot SDK takes you through the defining features of both options.
When it comes to managing work devices, the decision between a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) policy holds significant implications. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and challenges, impacting productivity, security, and overall operational efficiency. Scanbot SDK takes you through the defining features of both options.

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KYC

Why KYC fragmentation is costing firms more than they think

Client onboarding has long been viewed as a regulatory necessity, but leading firms are increasingly treating it as a competitive advantage. By combining KYC,...
CFTC

CFTC opens review of rules blocking FinTech partnerships

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the US federal body overseeing derivatives markets, has launched a formal Request for Information seeking to identify regulatory...
AML

Why fragmented AML tools are costing compliance teams

Compliance officers have long operated in a world of too many systems and too little time. Transaction monitoring sits in one platform, KYC data...
embedded

Embedded finance grows up and regulators take notice

Embedded finance, the invisible layer stitching lending widgets into e-commerce dashboards, insurance upsells into ride-hailing apps, and payroll advances into HR platforms, has quietly...
Liberara

Libeara raises $14m to scale tokenisation infrastructure

Libeara, a provider of tokenisation infrastructure for regulated digital assets, has closed a $14m strategic funding round led by GSR, a global market maker. The...

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