UK APPG calls for challenger bank ‘big bang’
An All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has said the UK should widen its open banking model to speed up growth of FinTech as the part of a wider ‘big bang in financial services.
How to incorporate ESG into your compliance strategy
A recent eBook by RegTech firm Clausematch has delved deeper into the question of how companies can best incorporate ESG practices into their compliance programs.
Singapore set to firm up retail crypto trading rules
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said it could introduce ‘customer suitability tests’ in an effort to discourage the trading of cryptocurrencies.
Muninn boosts its AI-driven cybersecurity tech with seed round
AI-driven cybersecurity platform Muninn has raised €2.5m in its seed funding round, which was led by Luminar Ventures.
Germany announces plans to create new financial crime authority
Germany is intending to create a new financial crime authority that would seek to bring together several areas under one umbrella, according to Reuters.
FCA to establish advisory committee to work on ESG issues
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it is establishing a new advisory committee to its board to work on ESG challenges.
The big regulatory developments to watch out for in H2
As 2022 continues to roll-on, there will be new challenges for companies to manage as they enter the second half of the year. What are some of the big regulatory developments to keep an eye on?
Abu Dhabi develops crypto-focused committee
Abu Dhabi has created a government body to develop its strategy for the regulation and promotion of virtual assets.
How companies should screen for PEPs and RCAs
RegTech firm Sentinels recently underlined how companies should screen for politically exposed persons and relatives and close associates.
Visa, Mastercard name fraud as key reason for post-Brexit fee hikes
Visa and Mastercard have cited fraud and increased competition to justify post-Brexit fee increases on cross-border payments from the UK, Finextra has revealed.
