China bans all cryptocurrencies in huge virtual currency crackdown
The People’s Bank of China (POB) has officially announced that all transactions including cryptocurrencies are illegal with immediate effect.
FCA to team with BofE to develop blockchain-based regulatory reporting initiative
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is teaming with the Bank of England (BofE) to launch a blockchain-based regulatory reporting solution to tackle rising compliance costs.
Banks and asset managers not yet prepared to meet climate risk deadlines
A barometer measuring the climate risk preparedness of the global banks and asset managers has found a lot still needs to be done in terms of practical implementation.
What are the regulatory challenges and solutions for Forex brokers?
In an ever-changing regulatory landscape for companies in financial services, the need to stay up to date and compliant is vital.
How banks can strengthen their risk-based approach to financial crime
A recent case study by financial crime prevention firm Acuminor has detailed how banks can improve their stance of tackling the financial crime threats they face through its risk-focused technology.
Why financial institutions may need tools to understand Portuguese for due diligence
To ensure financial institutions understand the risks of doing businesses around the world, having a due diligence and adverse media screening tool that understands Portuguese is vital.
US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown
The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.
Digital currency compliance platform Coinfirm hits Series A close on $8m
Coinfirm, an AML compliance solution for digital currencies and blockchain-based financial ecosystems, has closed its Series A funding round on $8m.
Ketch secures fresh investment just months after former round
Ketch, which automates data compliance for businesses, has reportedly closed another $20m in funding, just months after former investment.
XTransfer eyes upgrade following $138m Series D funding haul
Financial and risk management services provider XTransfer has raised $138m from a Series D funding round led by D1 Capital Partners.
