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SBF-Owned Emergent Fidelity Technologies Filed for Bankruptcy

The only other sizable asset owned by Emergent Fidelity Technologies was US$ 20.7 million in cash.

Digital Services Act ‘active recipients’ guidance fails to illuminate

In its new guidance, the Commission confirmed that online platforms do not need to notify the information on the average monthly active recipients to it unless asked to do so under Article 24(3).

Seon acquires AML specialist Complytron

Crucially, the platform will be able to discover hidden, risky relationships on behalf of clients by assessing not only customers, but the people they’re connected to.

Van Lanschot Kempen enters into strategic partnership with Robeco and acquires online investment platform

The online distribution platform for investment services of Robeco Retail will merge with Evi van Lanschot.

FIS makes 2600 job cuts

The strategic review is ongoing as Ferris bids to find at least $500 million in cost savings over the coming quarters.

Judge dismisses class-action suit against Coinbase

The suit sought damages from the sale of the digital assets, arguing that these were illegal contracts because Coinbase is not registered with the SEC.

PayPal to lay off 2000 staff; SoFi and Upstart terminate employees

The staff cuts will take place over the coming weeks, with some departments impacted more than others.

Revolut plans 1700-person hiring spree

Neo banking challenger is one of the few fintech ‘decacorns’ to continue to hire amid wider layoffs in the tech sector.

Freedom Finance extends partnership with lender Koyo

Freedom Finance’s lending technology helps consumers navigate the credit market by matching them with products they are eligible for through a single application.

Organisations engage pro-actively with data protection registration

The high level of engagement is a positive sign that the ODPA’s key message, for us all to take our data protection responsibilities seriously, is hitting home.

Coinbase Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Unregistered Securities

The proposed class-action suit, filed in federal court in New York in October 2021

Central Bank of Ireland warns payment firms about governance deficiencies

The central bank sets out its findings relating to five key areas: safeguarding; governance, risk management, conduct and culture; business model, strategy and financial resilience; operational resilience and outsourcing; and AML/CFT.

Fiserv Secures Payment License From MAS

Fiserv has a history of payments innovation in Singapore

IBM profit jumps 16% but company will cut 3,900 jobs

Net profit during the October-December period rose to more than $2.7bn

Saudi Central Bank engages with fintechs and banks on CBDC

The Governor of Sama Fahad Almubarak says that it has engaged both local banks and fintechs

Commerzbank sues EY over €200 million Wirecard loss

Wirecard had a credit facility of €200 million with Commerzbank, of which about 90% was drawn at the time of its undoing.

4 RegTech companies reducing compliance burden in Germany

DataGuard is a Compliance software company focused on Data Privacy and Information Security.

MAS Grants In-Principle Approval to Payments Firm Flywire

With the in-principle approval, Flywire will be able to provide domestic money transfer services, cross-border money transfer services and merchant acquisition services.

AI proves helpful for banks facing new cash penalties for settlement failures

According to one report, banks have been hit with penalties of up to €5 million per month under new CSDR settlement rules. As a result, banks are turning to AI to help.

Tech Nation loses UK government grant to Barclays

Doubt is cast on the future of Tech Nation as the organisation is now “working around the clock” to remedy its funding shortfall.

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