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Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies
Fintech

Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies

London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Bank of England Governor refutes AI job loss fears
Artificial Intelligence

Bank of England Governor refutes AI job loss fears

Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, defies cynicism surrounding AI, predicting AI's potential for job creation and efficiency over elimination in the UK economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Global Stories

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Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer
Risk & Compliance

Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer

Neil Acworth steps into the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Encompass Corporation, bolstering the firm's commitment to delivering robust, data-centred financial security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research
EduTech

Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research

Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Appdome bolsters mobile fraud fight with Geo Compliance feature set
Risk & Compliance

Appdome bolsters mobile fraud fight with Geo Compliance feature set

Mobile app security firm Appdome introduces Geo Compliance feature set to fight mobile fraud and aid brands in verifying user location.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate
Surveillance

CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate

Financial technology provider Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) secures an expansive contract from Oriental Insurance Company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Encompass acquires CoorpID & Blacksmith KYC for digital identity goal
Risk & Compliance

Encompass acquires CoorpID & Blacksmith KYC for digital identity goal

Encompass Corporation acquires CoorpID and Blacksmith KYC from ING, in a strategic move to establish a revolutionary Corporate Digital Identity platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Encompass Corporation honoured as leader on RegTech100 list
Customer Experience

Encompass Corporation honoured as leader on RegTech100 list

Encompass Corporation's dynamic Know Your Customer (KYC) process automation platform earns them a place in the 2024 RegTech100 list.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program
Crypto

North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program

North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
ADVANCE.AI bags ASEAN Fintech Award at Global Fintech Awards
Risk & Compliance

ADVANCE.AI bags ASEAN Fintech Award at Global Fintech Awards

ADVANCE.AI, a Southeast Asian digital ID and risk management provider, has won the ASEAN Fintech Award at the Global Fintech Awards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
IDVerse joins Mastercard Engage for digital ID verification solutions
Generative AI

IDVerse joins Mastercard Engage for digital ID verification solutions

IDVerse teams up with Mastercard Engage for seamless, all-inclusive digital identity verification utilising generative AI technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
iDenfy teams up with CocaBit to ensure swift onboarding of crypto users
Unified Communications

iDenfy teams up with CocaBit to ensure swift onboarding of crypto users

iDenfy and Lithuanian cryptocurrency exchange platform, CocaBit, collaborate to enhance crypto trading experiences through AI-powered ID verification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
IDVerse and Conga team up to improve Revenue Lifecycle Management
Artificial Intelligence

IDVerse and Conga team up to improve Revenue Lifecycle Management

IDVerse has joined forces with Conga to boost revenue lifecycle management by refining client onboarding and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
Crypto

Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis

Australia's banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Dvara Money & Jana SFB partnership to boost digital banking in Bharat
Fintech

Dvara Money & Jana SFB partnership to boost digital banking in Bharat

Dvara Money's tech-savvy union with Jana Small Finance Bank promises to propel digital banking in Bharat, optimising customer experiences through an integrated UPI solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia
Fintech

NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia

NextGen's digital lending technology, specifically its Verification of Identity service, NextGenID, boosts home loan approval efficiency, reducing approval times by 25% on the ApplyOnline platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024