Tag: financial institutions

In the intricate world of FinTech, the geopolitical landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping compliance and regulatory frameworks. The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has dramatically altered the sanctions regime, presenting unprecedented challenges for financial institutions (FIs). This seismic shift, marked by a surge in sanctions against various entities and individuals, underscores the necessity for FIs to adapt swiftly to remain compliant.

As we step into the second month of 2024, financial institutions (FIs) and regulated entities face a future that is anything but certain. Following a year marked by considerable upheaval, the question on everyone's mind is how to best prepare for what lies ahead.

Fineksus, a trailblazer in the FinTech sector, has launched the Inspector API,  offering an advanced, cost-effective solution for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Name Screening.

Fenergo, a leading provider of digital solutions for Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring, and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), has announced the availability of its software-as-a-service (SaaS) CLM solution on AWS Marketplace.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has initiated a public consultation regarding its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) focused on the criteria for identifying hedging...

Digital Onboarding, a pioneering SaaS company known for enhancing customer relations for over 100 financial institutions, has successfully closed a significant funding round. The...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) ushered in a significant shift in beneficial ownership reporting requirements starting from January 1, 2024. This change is more...

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a staple in modern financial transactions, offering a quick and efficient means for businesses and consumers to move...

In the latest episode of the Fenergo FinTalks podcast, host Dhanum Nursigadoo engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rory Doyle, Fenergo’s Head of Financial Crime Policy. The focus of this discussion is on a key term in AML compliance: perpetual KYC (pKYC).

In recent years, United States financial regulators have established themselves as global leaders in enforcement. In 2022, they imposed $3bn in fines, nearly three quarters of the world’s $4.2bn total. 2023 continued this trend, with US financial institutions paying 83% ($157.26m) of total penalty dollars, a stark contrast to their 10% share in global regulatory violations.