Tag: Sweden

Fraud levels across the Nordics are painting a mixed picture as new research from Tietoevry Banking reveals diverging trends in Sweden and Norway. The survey...

Sweden has emerged as one of the leading examples of a cashless society, with digital payments accounting for nearly 90% of in-store transactions, according to Riksbank’s 2024 Payments Report.

Sweden’s robust digital infrastructure and longstanding public trust have long positioned it as a leader in financial innovation and regulatory compliance. However, as financial crime...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released new guidance aimed at helping countries and financial institutions strike a better balance between combating financial...

Sustainability has evolved from a fringe concern to a central pillar in financial services strategy. With the demand for transparency and accountability rising, financial institutions are under increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into every level of decision-making. Data management, climate scenario modelling, and ESG analytics are becoming critical tools in the journey toward sustainable finance.

Stockholm-based Bits Technology, which offers business and customer identity, has raised €4m in its seed funding round.

Sweden-based vulnerability management firm Holm Security has landed €4m from a recent funding round led by Subvenio Invest.

IDEX Biometrics has teamed up with augmented identity developer IDEMIA to support the launch of Sweden’s first biometric card.

Sweden-based Acuminor has picked up SEK 19m ($2m) in an investment round to help it push into new markets.

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.