Plaid to pay $58m to settle a class-action lawsuit centered on data privacy
Plaid agreed to pay $58m to settle a class-action lawsuit where consumers' claimed that the financial technology company obtained and used bank account credentials and financial...
BIS paper outlines Big Tech regulation challenges in financial services
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published a paper underlining the challenges caused by rapid Big Tech growth in the financial services sector.
SentiLink closes Series B to support launch of new products
Identity verification technology developer SentiLink has collected $70m in its Series B round as it looks to enhance its product suite.
The EBA publishes draft on reporting amendments
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its draft on amended technical standards on the delivery of information for resolution planning reporting.
India’s Enforcement Directorate warns Flipkart of potential $1.3bn fine
India’s Enforcement Directorate has reportedly warned e-commerce giant Flipkart it could be faced with a $1.35bn fine for foreign investment law violations.
How can financial institutions transform their adverse media screening?
A recent whitepaper by Celent has provided financial institutions (FIs) with tips on how to bolster their adverse media screening coverage to combat financial crime.
EBA launches consultation on role, responsibilities of AML/CFT compliance officers
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a consultation on the role, tasks and responsibilities of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing officers.
ZenLedger capitalises on strong year of growth with a Series A close
Tax software developer ZenLedger has scored $6m in its Series A round, after recording 500% revenue growth in the past year.
Celo teams up with FinClusive to implement KYC/AML tools to its digital wallet
Open source blockchain ecosystem Celo has teamed up with FinClusive, which provides accounts and payment solutions with embedded AML tools.
Ernst & Young and its partners fined $10m in SEC probe of bid violations
Ernst & Young LLP to pay $10m to settle a regulatory investigation into allegations that it improperly obtained confidential information in pursuit of a contract to audit a public company’s books.
