Bahrain opens new FinTech lab FinHub 973 to boost the sector in the region
The Central Bank of Bahrain has launched the first FinTech lab in the region – FinHub 973.
ESMA postpones changes to EMIR until March 2021 because of Brexit
The EU’s securities markets regulator has postponed the applicability date of the updated European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) validation rules to March 8, 2021.
Nordic challenger banks and cybersecurity firms were among the 33 FinTech rounds raised last...
These 33 FinTech funding rounds from last week highlight the rise of Scandi challenger banks, the importance of cybersecurity and how competition in the buy now, pay later space is heating up.
MAP FinTech appoints Mark Ellis to lead business development
European RegTech leader MAP FinTech has named Mark Ellis as its new senior business development manager.
Kik Interactive fined $5m for unlawful tokens sale
Chat app developer Kik Interactive has entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the unlawful sale tokens in 2017 and has agreed to pay $5m in fines.
FCA, PRA and Bank of England warn insurers against failing to prepare for Brexit
Three of the UK's top financial market regulators have signed a joint letter warning insurers against resting on their laurels when it comes to preparing for Brexit on December 31.
Data ownership platform Mine closes $9.5m Series A
Mine, which gives consumers control over their personal data, has reportedly raised $9.5m in its Series A round.
Secureframe holds close of $4.5m to bolster its SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance...
Secureframe, which offers automated compliance software for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, has netted $4.5m in its seed round.
The UK’s FCA welcomes the new Financial Services Bill
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has welcomed the Financial Services Bill introduced in Parliament, which it believes will offer high standards and clarity for firms.
Risk and compliance software platform Unit21 closes its funding round on $13m
No-code risk and compliance solution Unit21 has closed a funding round on $13m to support the growth of its product.
