BaaS platform Griffin raises $24 million and launches as a fully-operational UK bank
UK Banking-as-a-Service startup Griffin has snared $24 million in fresh funding to meet regulatory capital requirements and exit 'mobilisation'...
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UK banks closed 140,000 business accounts last year
New de-banking figures show more than 140,000 business accounts were closed by major UK banks last year.
The data...
Frankfurt wins race to host new EU anti-money laundering agency
Frankfurt has won the race to host the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), beating out competition from eight...
EU mandatory regulation is on the money
EU mandatory regulations for instant credit transfers within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) are right on the money. The key...
US sanctions firms for providing tech to Central Bank of Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on several companies and individuals for smuggling technology to the Central Bank of...
European banks are challenging the challengers
New research from Economist Impact supported by Temenos finds that European banks are fighting back against competition from platform...
Natwest becomes first bank accepted into UK Open Banking DPS
NatWest Bank has been confirmed as the first UK Bank to become a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s...
Labour vows to make UK fintech leader
The UK's Labour party says it will deliver the next phase of Open Banking, become a standard setter for...
What kind of crypto regulation awaits us in 2025?
At present, cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular, and many people are starting to use them for investing and purchasing goods...
EBA AML/CFT Guidelines to crypto asset service providers (CASPs)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently came with updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) guidelines. These are extended...
