Tag: Financial Conduct Authority

Unmasking PEPs: The growing call for transparency in financial dealings

Swiss authorities recently took action against the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, accusing her of crimes such as money laundering and bribery. This resulted in an asset freeze to the tune of $483m.

Revolut and SoftBank reach agreement on share deal to secure UK...

Revolut, the prominent FinTech player, has successfully negotiated a share deal with its primary backer, SoftBank.

Innovations in Wealth Management: PIMFA and Morningstar’s Tech Sprint winners revealed

PIMFA WealthTech, a FinTech and digital market network renowned for bridging the gap between FinTechs and the Wealth Management sector, has partnered with Morningstar to disclose the outcomes of their pioneering joint venture.

European WealthTech has seen a major fall in investment in H1...

In the first half of 2023, European WealthTech firms raise a combined funding of $553m, marking a substantial 90% decrease compared to the same...

FCA unveils new Consumer Duty plan to boost savings interest rates

The FCA has unveiled actions under the Consumer Duty rules, outlining a 14-point plan aimed at enhancing cash savings interest rates.

Eventus on enhancing financial compliance through strong team collaboration

An innovative collaboration approach to financial regulation is being advocated by Eventus, a leading regulatory technology (RegTech) firm, in their latest 'Compliance in Focus' series.

Innovative Risk Labs breaks new ground in Lloyd’s, set to revolutionise...

Innovative Risk Labs (IRL), a facilitator of start-up InsurTechs, announced its groundbreaking entrance into the Lloyd's market as its first-ever broker. IRL, under the guidance...

Firms unprepared for FCA’s Consumer Duty deadline, warns Bovill

With the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Consumer Duty deadline just 50 days away, almost half of firms are unsure about the implementation timeline, a new Bovill survey indicates.

PIMFA advocates for a refresh of the UK’s retail investment market

PIMFA, a significant voice in the WealthTech industry, is urging the UK Government to leverage a 'generational' opportunity to invigorate the UK retail investment market. This call to action comes six months after the introduction of the significant Edinburgh Reforms.

The crucial role of comprehensive AML/CTF risk assessments in business success

In today's dynamic business environment, organisations are facing ever-increasing compliance regulations. As a result, business-wide anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) risk assessments...

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