Data & Analytics

Why is it important to think about ethical AI?

Many RegTech solutions have artificial intelligence at the core of their solutions, but the founder of Ascent has warned that they need to be aware of the ethical pitfalls using the technology can entail.

American Express acquires small business loans FinTech Kabbage

American Express has acquired small business loan platform Kabbage in a deal that will see the payment giant gobble up the Covid-19 beleaguered FinTech's team, solutions and IP.

Sustainability insights platform Higg scores $50m

Higg, a sustainability insights platform for the consumer goods space, has collected $50m for its $50m Series B funding round.

Changing the use of data in debt capital markets – 9fin closes Series A

9fin, which supplies data, news and predictive analytics to debt capital markets, has scored £8m in its Series A funding round.

Nuula raises $120m in funding comprised of debt and equity

Nuula, which helps companies manage their cashflow, has collected $120m in a funding round comprised of debt and equity.

Ransomware DarkSide made $90m in ransom payments, blockchain firm finds

Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic has discovered the DarkSide ransomware variant made an estimated $90m in ransomware payments since October 2020.

German open banking firm Finleap Connect bags €22m Series A

Open banking platform Finleap Connect has secured €22m from a Series A funding round led by SBI Investment.

Financial research platform Sentieo nets $19m in Series A

Financial research software developer Sentieo has netted $19m in its Series A round.

Mastercard enters agreement to buy crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace

Mastercard has agreed to acquire cryptocurrency intelligence and blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace for an undisclosed fee.
Gen AI

The next revolution: could Gen AI bring RegTech into a new age?

The rise of AI has been an ongoing and slow-burning process for a number of years now. While the technology is disruptive by nature, the recent introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI has taken the world by storm.   

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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