MioTech raises capital to support growth of its ESG and KYC analytics platform
MioTech, an alternative data and insights platform, has received a minority investment from Moody’s Corporation, a global risk assessment firm.
Zenlayer eyes enhanced cloud footprint following $50m Series C
US edge cloud service provider Zenlayer has closed a $50m Series C financing round led by Anatole Investment.
ESMA releases final MiFID II and MIFIR market data obligations report
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its final report on MiFID II and MiFIR obligations concerning market data.
Study finds central bank digital currencies may trigger stronger forex controls
A study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has discovered the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may lead to greater foreign exchange controls.
Incorta scores $120m in its Series D to meet rising demand for its services
Unified data analytics platform Incorta has scored $120m in its Series D funding round, which
Mastercard, Verizon team to introduce 5G to payments market
Mastercard and Verizon Business have entered a strategic partnership aimed at bringing ‘transformational solutions’ to the global payments and commerce industry.
Thailand central bank unveils plans for digital currency pilot in 2022
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed it intends to begin a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot study in the second quarter of 2022.
How the pandemic supercharged the growth of the digital signature market
A huge challenge for companies and consumers alike during the pandemic was the inability for business matters to be conducted in-person. As countries globally entered lockdowns, the possibility for wet signatures – a signature commonly done with pen and paper – become almost impossible.
Quantexa study highlights ROI challenges for AI in finance
A recent study by Quantexa has found that up to 61% of those in financial services use or plan to use AI.
EBA publishes final guidelines on remote customer onboarding
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its final guidelines on the usage of remote customer onboarding solutions.
According to the EBA, these guidelines set...