Tag: South Korea

True Balance said to raise $28m in its Series D round

South Korea-based True Balance has reportedly collected $28m in its Series D round, as it expects to reach profitability next year.

South Korea-based RAI Finance nets $1.5m in funding

Blockchain-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol RAI Finance has reportedly closed a $1.5m strategic investment.

Payments company CHAI said to raise $60m in Series B round

South Korean payments company CHAI has reportedly scored $60m in its Series B funding round, which will bolster its global expansion efforts.

WireBarley closes $10m investment to support regional growth

South Korean FinTech platform WireBarley has secured KRW10bn ($10m) in its Series B investment.

One in five South Korean banks struggle to update their AML...

New research suggests that 23% of banks in South Korean banks have problems modifying their anti-money laundering compliance systems, according to a new survey from FICO.

South Korea could do more to fight money laundering and financial...

While South Korea has established a strong legal framework to fight money laundering, the country must do more to prevent government officials from laundering the proceeds of corruption.

Lykke receives investment from Hanwha Systems

Lykke, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency exchange, has received an investment from South Korea’s Hanwha Systems, a technology solution developer.

Viva Republica has been granted preliminary licence to operate as mobile...

South Korean peer-to-peer money transfer company Viva Republica is one step closer to becoming the nation’s second FinTech company allowed to operate a platform-based brokerage service.

Challenger bank Kakao Bank introduces stock trading services with brokerage firm...

South Korean digital bank Kakao Bank has unveiled a new stock trading feature for its customers on its mobile app. The new service is launched...

Crypto-wallet developer CHILDLY signs deal with Argos to boost its client...

From:  RegTech Analyst Seoul-based CHILDLY’s Dove Wallet is about to get a compliance boost thanks to a new deal with Argos, a global know your...

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