Tag: European Union

Okredo secures €1.2m funding to revolutionise SME credit scoring

Okredo, a Lithuanian company specializing in open data solutions, has successfully secured €1.2m from the EU.

The transformative power of AI in compliance

The integration of AI within compliance frameworks is revolutionising how companies process vast amounts of data, bringing unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness.

Navigating the complex world of customer due diligence regulations

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) stands as a cornerstone in the ongoing battle against money laundering and terrorist financing. It compels regulated entities to collect and verify personal details—name, address, date of birth, and government-issued identification—from customers to authenticate their identities and assess potential financial crime risks.

Fortegra expands reach: New license enables operations across Belgium and EU

Fortegra Group, a global specialty insurer and part of Tiptre, has officially received clearance to extend its operations to Belgium and the European Union.

Eye Security bags €36m in Series B funding to bolster cybersecurity...

Eye Security, a Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm, has successfully closed a €36m Series B funding round.

Dutch FinTech Finom raises €50m to bolster SME banking services

Finom, a challenger bank based in Europe and specifically tailored for SMEs and freelancers, has recently announced a substantial boost to its operations with a Series B equity funding round, raising a noteworthy €50m.

Europe sets the stage for green manufacturing revolution with net-zero industry...

The Council and the European Parliament have made a significant step forward by reaching a provisional agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

ESAs call for changes to the monitoring of BigTechs’ financial services...

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – the ESAs) have released a comprehensive report, shedding light on the direct provision of financial services by BigTech companies in the EU.

bunq eyes UK market post record €53.1m earnings

bunq, Europe's second-largest neobank, has reported a net profit of €53.1m for the year 2023.

The VSME pathway: Empowering SMEs through tailored sustainability reporting

The landscape of sustainability reporting is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the Voluntary European Sustainability Reporting Standards (VSME). This groundbreaking initiative is...

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