New Zealand joins Open Banking initiative through API pilot
New Zealand is launching an industry pilot to test two APIs as it becomes the latest country to adopt open banking.
Businesses don’t have a handle on GDPR requirements, says CEO
Many businesses don’t yet have a handle on their regulatory requirements and responsibilities associated with GDPR, according to ID-Pal CEO James O'Toole.
Konsentus expands team with UK Faster Payments chairman
Konsentus, a newly founded RegTech company, has expanded its team with the hire of Nick Caplan, chairman of UK Faster Payments.
Blockchain Capital closes Fund IV on $150m hard cap
San Francisco-based Blockchain Capital has closed its fourth venture vehicle on its $150m hard cap.
Feedzai expands into APAC with Hong Kong office
Feedzai, which uses AI and machine learning to manage risks associated with banking and shopping, is expanding its global reach with the opening of an office in Hong Kong.
UK challenger bank Fiinu to ‘utilise PSD2 and Open Banking’
New UK challenger bank Fiinu is looking to raise £500,000 through a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.
solarisBank bags €56.6m in its latest funding round
German banking platform solarisBank AG has bagged €56.6m in its Series B funding round.
India to examine FinTech regulation, looks into sandbox launch
India’s central Government has set up a special committee to look into making regulations for FinTech more flexible.
Ascent closes $6m Series A after completing RegTech pilot
Ascent Technologies, a RegTech platform helping to build, manage, and automate compliance programs, has raised $6m.
FinTech picks Accuity to identify financial crime during onboarding
Payments solution company Lemon Way has chosen Accurity to streamline its financial crime compliance process.
