Tag: Europe
Companies spending more on cybersecurity to combat threats, report finds
A report conducted across the US, UK and mainland Europe has found many firms are spending more on cybersecurity to combat growing threats in cyberspace.
Viva Wallet receives Tencent backing as it bags $80m financing
Greek FinTech Viva Wallet has raised $80m in financing to bolster its loans and instant payment services.
ESMA releases final report on SME Growth Markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released the final report on the functioning of the regime for SME Growth Markets as part of MiFID/MiFIR.
The European Banking Authority addresses de-risking practices
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published three regulatory instruments to address de-risking practices based on evidence gathered in its call for input.
The instruments...
The European Banking Authority recovers from cyberattack
The European Banking Authority has revealed it was subjected to a cyberattack against its Microsoft Exchange Servers.
Will the EU bring spot FX contracts into the scope of...
Foreign exchange (FX) trading is one of the largest markets in the world, but there are still gaps in regulation.
ESMA calls for changes to Transparency Directive following the Wirecard scandal
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has written to the European Commission with a proposal to improve the Transparency Directive (TD), following the Wirecard scandal.
Klarna becomes highest-valued private FinTech in Europe after eyewatering $1bn funding...
FinTech giant Klarna has become the highest-valued private FinTech in Europe after an eyewatering $1bn funding round pushes its valuation to $31bn.
MoneyGram teams up with Checkout.com for Visa collaboration
Cross-border transactions company MoneyGram has expanded its Visa debit card deposit service across Europe in a new collaboration with Checkout.com, Europe's most valuable privately owned FinTech.
Orange Bank acquires challenger bank Anytime
Orange Bank has bought French neobank Anytime to scale up its commercial reach and enhance its range of solutions for professionals and SMEs.
