Tag: Compliance
The EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority welcomed by industry professionals
The European Union’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is being welcomed by many professionals in the financial services space.
Varo Bank taps Quantifind’s AI platform for adverse screening, automated investigations
Varo Bank has selected financial crime investigation firm Quantifind’s Graphyte platform to optimise its adverse media screening and investigations automation performance.
MAP FinTech outlines best execution monitoring compliance importance
European RegTech leader MAP FinTech has underlined how RegTech companies can remain compliant with best execution obligations going forward.
What will the new face of the office be after Covid-19?
When the coronavirus pandemic spread like wildfire in the early months of 2020, many companies and individuals alike had no idea what was to come – and how their work lives would change. With widespread vaccines, many companies are beginning to open up again, but what will be the ‘new normal’ for the financial sector in terms of working arrangements?
Majority of UK compliance experts expect more AML regulation due to...
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.
The EBA issues technical standards for colleges of supervisors
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued the technical standards for colleges of supervisors for investment firm groups.
RegTech100 company Theta Lake joins Wells Fargo’s latest accelerator programme
RegTech100 company Theta Lake has joined Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator to help its innovation and growth efforts.
FCA proposes changes to climate-related disclosures
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority proposes the introduction of climate-related disclosure rules for the most prominent listed commercial companies in December 2020.
FinTech unicorn Chainalysis doubles its valuation in just a few months
Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform, has closed its Series E round on $100m to bring its valuation to $4.2bn, just months after it was valued at $2bn in its Series D.
ESMA proposes changes to supervisory fees
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released technical advice to the European Commission on the supervisory fees charged to credit rating agencies (CRAs).