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The Three AML Screens Companies Must Continually Monitor

The Three AML Screens Companies Must Continually Monitor
The Three AML Screens Companies Must Continually Monitor
October 15, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

When Jumio acquired anti-money laundering (AML) solutions platform Beam last week, the move was more significant than simply adding AML strength to its onboarding platform, Jumio’s...

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Ripio, Circle Partner To Boost USDC Stablecoin Use In LatAm
Ripio, Circle Partner To Boost USDC Stablecoin Use In LatAm
October 14, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Latin American cryptocurrency company Ripio will work with global FinTech firm Circle, using the latter’s platform to support USD Coin (USDC) liquidity, according to a...

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Wells Fargo Fires Over 100 For Allegedly Collecting COVID Relief Funds
Wells Fargo Fires Over 100 For Allegedly Collecting COVID Relief Funds
October 14, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Wells Fargo has fired over 100 employees for allegedly improperly collecting COVID-19 relief funds, according to sources quoted by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Payments Provider Contis Teams With UK FinTech Ordo On Real-Time Payments
Payments Provider Contis Teams With UK FinTech Ordo On Real-Time Payments
October 14, 2020  |  Faster Payments

European payments provider Contis is partnering with U.K.-based FinTech Ordo to help speed up bank transfers for businesses, simplify loan repayments and more, according to...

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Apple Hopes 5G iPhones Will Boost China Sales
Apple Hopes 5G iPhones Will Boost China Sales
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

Apple is hoping its new 5G iPhones will help it bridge a gap in sales in China, where it has been beaten out by rivals...

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IMF: Further Fiscal Stimulus Would Help US Economy
IMF: Further Fiscal Stimulus Would Help US Economy
October 14, 2020  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the U.S. could help its economy by providing further stimulus payments, according to a transcript of a recent press...

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Turkish FinTech Payguru To Expand SMS Payments
Turkish FinTech Payguru To Expand SMS Payments
October 14, 2020  |  Mobile Payments

Payguru is a Turkish company currently working to give residents a way to pay for bus travel cards via text message, according to a report...

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Bitcoin Daily: Russia Wants Cap On Retail Crypto Investments; Public Company Crypto Holdings Top $6.8B
Bitcoin Daily: Russia Wants Cap On Retail Crypto Investments; Public Company Crypto Holdings Top $6.8B
October 14, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The central bank of Russia is seeking to place a yearly cap on the amount of cryptocurrency that retail investors can purchase, CoinDesk reported. Get...

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Cover Genius Lands Funds To Expand Corporate Insurance Offerings
Cover Genius Lands Funds To Expand Corporate Insurance Offerings
October 14, 2020  |  Investments

Six-year-old insurance technology firm Cover Genius has reportedly raised A$15 million ($10.7 million USD) in capital, including funds from King River Capital and Leap Capital,...

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