Tagged: regtech

October 6, 2026 @ 4:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) is positioning its financial technology arm as a central engine of longer-term expansion, as banks, brokers, and other institutions step up spending on cloud-based market infrastructure, compliance tools, and systems that detect financial crime. The unit mixes recurring and subscription-style income, which… Read More

September 24, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech founders who built one of Europe’s open banking platforms Tink have stepped back into the startup arena with a very different problem in mind: the constant work of staying compliant. Daniel Kjellén and Fredrik Hedberg founded Stockholm-based Tink in 2012 and spent a… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 12:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Two European fintechs have announced a merger to create a unified, bank-grade platform for identity verification and compliance. The partnership aims to deliver protection across the full customer journey while supporting expansion in key markets worldwide. Fourthline, headquartered in Amsterdam and recognized as a top… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announced that its Reactor platform has become the first and only tool of its kind to satisfy the strict Daubert standard for expert testimony in a US federal court. The ruling came in the high-profile prosecution of Roman Sterlingov, who was… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 12:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Prove has indicated that account takeover (ATO) fraud is quietly eroding revenues, damaging customer trust, and complicating operations across digital marketplaces and gig economy platforms. Criminals who gain unauthorized control of user accounts can exploit stored payment details, loyalty points, promotional credits, and trusted… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

StarCompliance has teamed up with Kalshi to roll out what is described as the industry’s comprehensive, enterprise-level compliance platform tailored specifically for global prediction markets. Announced on June 17, 2026, the collaboration aims to help financial institutions better manage emerging risks associated with employee involvement… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 1:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish fintech Anyfin has partnered with Fourthline, a European identity services provider. Announced on May 27, 2026, the collaboration equips Anyfin with advanced tools for seamless and secure customer onboarding, particularly as the company scales its personal loan refinancing services in key markets.  Anyfin, founded… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 12:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regulatory technology firm Jumio has introduced a solution called Jumio Watch, designed to address a critical weakness in traditional identity verification systems. Announced recently, the new offering recognizes that identity risks do not stop once a customer is onboarded. Instead, they evolve over time as… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Entrust has joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to equip businesses with advanced tools for strengthening their cryptographic defenses and smoothly shifting to quantum-resistant security measures. Announced recently this past month, the partnership combines IBM Consulting’s specialized knowledge in quantum-safe overhauls with Entrust’s proven strengths… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Entrust has incorporated Australia’s official Document Verification Service (DVS) into its advanced identity verification platform. The development equips businesses across multiple sectors with a streamlined, locally compliant tool to verify customers while combating financial crime. Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) rules… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 9:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vodafone Fiji has partnered with Entrust in order to roll out digital debit card issuance through its popular M-PAiSA mobile wallet, marking a significant step toward instant, contactless payments in the Pacific island nation. The collaboration introduces seamless digital-first experiences for customers, allowing them to… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regulatory technology provider Trulioo has reported steady expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, attributing a 51 percent year-on-year increase in business verification volume during 2025 to its latest advancements in identifying ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). The company, which specializes in global identity verification, fraud prevention, and… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bybit EU, the cryptocurrency exchange serving the European Economic Area (excluding Malta), has deepened its collaboration with Fourthline, a leading European identity services provider. The move, announced on April 2, 2026, positions Fourthline as one of Bybit EU’s official Identity Verification Partners following a successful… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Prove has pointed out that digital investing and banking apps constantly wrestle with a tough balancing act: speeding up customer sign-ups without opening the door to fraud or falling short on regulatory demands. Regtech Prove explained that traditional identity tools often push companies… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 6:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at modernizing its client intake procedures, Grant Thornton UK has chosen Fenergo, a provider of artificial intelligence-driven client lifecycle management tools, to overhaul its onboarding, due diligence, and regulatory compliance workflows. The professional services giant, known for its expertise in audit,… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fourthline, Europe’s provider of artificial intelligence-powered identity verification and regulatory compliance tools, revealed the appointment of Paul Stoddart as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stoddart steps into the role previously held by co-founder Krik Gunning, who will continue supporting the Regtech company in an advisory… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning development has highlighted the major vulnerabilities still present in the digital identity ecosystem. Researchers recently uncovered an unprotected MongoDB database belonging to IDMerit, a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification provider. The exposed trove contained approximately 1 terabyte of data—over 3 billion records, with… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Regtech CUBE has announced the acquisition of 4CRisk.ai, a Silicon Valley-based firm specializing in agentic AI for compliance and risk mapping. The deal, terms of which remain undisclosed, marks another bold step in CUBE’s aggressive expansion strategy, building on its recent growth trajectory. CUBE,… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In February 2026, biometric technology provider iProov unveiled two major developments that reinforce its position at the forefront of secure identity verification. The company’s Dynamic Liveness solution became the world’s first and only system to earn both the CEN/TS 18099 High certification and Ingenium Level… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech HYPR has recently indicated that in an environment being impacted by sophisticated cyber threats, organizations face mounting challenges in verifying identities during critical processes like hiring, onboarding, and account recovery. Fraudsters exploit stolen credentials, forged documents, synthetic identities, and advanced deepfakes to impersonate candidates… Read More