Eventus appoints new EMEA regulatory affairs director
RegTech firm Eventus has appointed Jonathan Dixon as its new director of regulatory affairs for the EMEA regions.
Majority of UK retail investors are focusing on sustainable funds, study finds
A Kana Earth study has found 65% of UK retail investors are more likely to invest in funds that provide more carbon footprint information and transparency in their plans.
Quantexa achieves unicorn status following £103.9m Series E raise
Quantexa, data analytics firm, has scored £103.9m in a Series E funding round, lifting its valuation to $1.8bn and becoming a unicorn.
Cisco announces intent to acquire Israeli cloud security firm Lightspin
Cisco has announced its intent to acquire cloud security software firm Lightspin Technologies in a deal valued around $200-250m.
Republican AGs publish open letter on ESG investing risks
A group of Republican state Attorneys General have published an open letter to more than 50 of the largest US asset managers warning them of ESG investment risks.
Themis launches supply chain risk assessment tool
Themis has launched a supply chain risk assessment tool that will enable firms to map out geographies and sectors and touch points from financial crimes.
RegTech firm Fourthline lands €50m in funding
Fourthline, a RegTech firm that provides AI-powered and compliant KYC and AML solutions, has bagged €50m from new and existing investors.
CSI taps Hawk AI to boost fraud and AML product offering
CSI, a provider of end-to-end FinTech and RegTech solutions, has partnered with Hawk AI to deliver its latest WatchDOG products.
FCA delays sustainability disclosure requirements introduction
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it will push back the introduction of its sustainability disclosure requirements for asset managers.
Why RegTech is a rising need for BNPL providers
Last month, the UK government released a draft legislation that will crack down on buy now, pay later firms, which had previously enjoyed little regulatory hurdles. However, times are changing.
