Tag: financial institutions

78% of Europe’s top financial institutions faced third-party breaches

SecurityScorecard's latest research, centred on the looming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance deadline of January 2025, reveals a disturbing level of third-party and fourth-party cybersecurity breaches among Europe's largest financial institutions.

Fraud detection in FinTech: The battle against synthetic identity theft

Flagright recently shone a light on the topic of fraud detection in FinTech, with a battle against synthetic identity theft ongoing.

Sigma’s AI: Revolutionising risk management and compliance

Sigma, recently ranked in the AIFinTech100 for 2023, is driving innovation with AI to offer robust and scalable risk management solutions. Their unique use of AI technologies makes the platform indispensable for current and prospective clients.

The US-Hungary Tax Convention Termination: Unpacking its Implications for Financial Institutions

The US Treasury recently made a significant announcement concerning its diplomatic ties with Hungary. On 8 July 2022, the United States notified Hungary that...

Navigating ESG regulations: A roadmap for financial institutions

Today's financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors gaining a pivotal role. As the sustainability and responsible investing frontiers broaden, financial institutions (FIs) find themselves in a crucial position to respond proactively to the escalating challenges posed by ESG.

Harnessing KYC technology: Reducing costs and increasing efficiency in financial institutions

In the ongoing global efforts against money laundering, the task of comprehending customer identities has proven to be a crucial element in Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance for financial establishments over the years. However, the perpetual shift in regulations has augmented the expense and intricacy involved in acquiring and maintaining clients.

ESG Bay seals £135,000 investment to propel green business assessments

ESG Bay, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self-assessment platform, has recently secured a pre-seed investment. The UK-based company assists organisations in gauging their climate and societal impact by applying universal metrics, and generates lucid ESG assessments for customers, community, stakeholders, and the broader public.

Understanding and mitigating money laundering and terrorism financing risks in your...

RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence recently provided a guide to understanding and mitigating money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

Smurfing in money laundering: How Flagright’s AI tools are reshaping the...

Dive into the intricate world of smurfing, a subtle form of money laundering, and learn about the transformative role Flagright's AI-powered tools are playing in combating this malpractice.

Navigating the ESG landscape: Are financial institutions ready?

The world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is becoming increasingly intricate and crucial for financial institutions (FIs). Amid this rapidly changing landscape, where sustainability and responsible investing have taken centre stage, FIs find themselves under mounting pressure to navigate these challenges effectively.

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