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JTC partners with start-up insiderlist.com to launch Fintech compliance solution

It also maximises protection for individuals and companies who may be liable for extensive sanctions if the correct procedures are not followed.

Client engagement and the delivery of digital advice in the Asian wealth management market

Article from The Wealth Mosaic's APAC Wealth Technology Landscape Report (2021). Written by Damien Piper, Regional Director for Asia, InvestCloud Private Banking & Wealth

Data transfers – where do we stand?

Debbie Heywood looks at the current picture on data transfers following publication of the new SCCs, the EU-UK adequacy decisions, and the EDPB recommendations on supplementary measures.

Top 3 FinTech Scaleups of the UK and Europe in 2021

A scaleup is a startup that has grown, that has changed scale. To move to this next stage, the startup must have succeeded in stabilizing its business model and industrializing its offer.

Bespoke Brokerage Firm Merryoaks Launches in London

The firm will provide growth-based property finance solutions to investors and developers across Britain

New “high potential” UK immigration category announced

This is nothing new but is to be welcomed to give workers the flexibility to change jobs, or set up their own businesses, the latter being something that has not been easy since the Entrepreneur category was abolished in 2019.

OFSI imposes monetary penalty on fintech company for breach of financial sanctions

TransferGo is a UK company which carries out payment transfers.

JPMorgan Launches In-House Bitcoin Fund for Private Bank Clients

The mega-bank has started pitching Private Bank clients on a passive bitcoin fund in partnership with NYDIG.

World Bank's IFC invests $10m in FintechOS to boost financial inclusion

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — has invested $10 million in FintechOS, backing the European startup's low-code approach as a way to boost financial inclusion around the world.

Development of new European digital currency has begun

These digital euros will be housed in a virtual wallet with which the same transactions that are carried out with coins and banknotes can be carried out, but right now it is only a pilot project, nothing is yet in circulation.

InvestSuite’s StoryTeller solution wins “Most Engaging Digital WealthManagement Solution” in Wealth & Finance’s 2021 Fintech awards

Using a series of proprietary algorithms and narrative storytelling techniques, StoryTeller takes

DBS clinches global accolade for innovation in digital banking

The bank was also recognised as the Asia-Pacific winner, and won in the Cyber Security category for its Secure Access and Remote Working Solution.

Philippines’ securities regulator launches fintech innovation office

The SEC fosters innovation and supports new and emerging business concepts but is “cognisant of the risks that come with innovation”, he adds.

UAE’s Payit partners with Platx for WhatsApp payments in the region

Merchants who enroll for this service can simply provide their WhatsApp enabled mobile numbers to their customers

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FinecoBank continues to drive the next wave of integrated UK banking

FinecoBank entered the UK market three years ago with a unique offering combining brokerage, banking and investment services.

Element Ventures bags $130 million for B2B fintech fund

Element intends to invest in around 15 portfolio companies in areas including banking-as-a-service, payments, insurtech, asset management and infrastructure.

NBK Named Best Bank in “Innovation in Digital Banking” in the Middle East

The “Innovation in Digital Banking” Award recognizes the outstanding efforts made by institutions in the area of innovation and digital technology

Fast-growing BankTech Software Provider Abrigo Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Carlyle

Abrigo will use the investment to accelerate its commitment to helping financial institutions manage risk and drive growth.

Iress rejects bid by private equity firm

This information has been shared with EQT following EQT entering into a confidentiality and standstill agreement.

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