Hawk AI collaborates with Diebold Nixdorf for AML surveillance
Hawk AI has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf, a leader in driving connected commerce for finance and retail, to expand the reach of the former’s AML solution.
Finland backs Findynet Cooperative to develop self-sovereign identity network
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has granted the Findynet Cooperative a three-million euro grant to build a pilot environment for a self-sovereign identity network.
China blames US for ‘tens of thousands’ of cyberattacks
China has accused the US of launching ‘tens of thousands’ of cyberattacks on China and thieving troves of sensitive data, according to Security Week.
The ICMA names first head of FinTech
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has appointed Georgina Jarratt as managing director, head of FinTech and digitalisation.
Electronic signature startup Skribble nabs €10m
Switzerland-based electronic signature platform Skribble has raised €10m in its Series A funding round as it gears up for geographic expansion.
UK mandates crypto exchanges to report sanctions breaches
Updated guidance from the Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has revealed crypto exchanges must report sanction breaches in the UK.
Hong Kong introduces subsidies to help bolster FinTech competitivity
The Hong Kong government is planning to bring in a range of financial incentives to address skill shortages in the FinTech sector.
Liz Truss pledges to ‘supercharge’ City growth
Prime Minister Liz Truss has said she plans to help the City of London maintain its competitive edge and ‘supercharge growth and investment’.
Biometrics company Fingerprint Cards brings payment card to Middle East
Sweden-based biometrics company Fingerprint Cards has collaborated with financial and banking solution provider Technical Equipment & Supplies Company (Tesco).
Fraud fears are up with nearly 60% of consumers
Over half 59% of consumers are more concerned about becoming a victim of fraud now compared to how they felt in 2021, according to a report from Paysafe.
