KRM22 plc, the technology and software investment company, with a particular focus on risk management in capital markets, today announces that it has added further SMCR applications to the Global Risk Platform. This includes a partnership agreement with Neotas to distribute and support its enhanced due diligence application.

UK SMEs are losing out to big tech in the battle to recruit top tech talent, according to Robert Half UK’s new report, Recruiting for the future: The challenges for UK SMEs.

EBANX, a global fintech company headquartered in Latin America and specialized in end-to-end payment solutions from the region, is now offering EBANX Track, a platform through which consumers can follow the parcels of their purchases made on international online retailers, from the moment they leave the merchant's country to the moment they arrive

To win the customer’s heart, insurers cannot afford to lag behind on customer-focused innovation. Throughout the claims journey they must deliver interactive, personalised experiences. Whilst there are many barriers to implementing AI and analytics effectively to drive results across customer service and claims, it is essential for winning and retaining customers in the future.

Insurance Nexus is hosting a live webinar on the 26^th June which poses fundamental questions to two leading insurers on how AI and analytics are changing the face of insurance claims.

Leading online money transfer service WorldRemit (https://www.WorldRemit.com/en) is introducing new app features to make it easier for remittance recipients in several countries, including Cameroon, to manage funds sent from loved ones overseas.

Remittance receivers in several countries, including Cameroon, can now create and access a remote WorldRemit account to:

Cardtronics, the world’s largest ATM operator, today announced a partnership with Pecunpay, the e-money institution behind some of Spain’s biggest fintechs, that will make physical cash more accessible for digital-banking customers in Spain.

Financial IT speaks with Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO & Co-Founder, Tribe Payments at Money 2020 Europe

The latest Cifas figures show worrying trends as identity fraud rose by 10% in 2018, with those aged under 21 and over 60 being increasingly targeted by fraudsters. There was also a 26% rise in cases of ‘money mule’ fraud, highlighting the agile nature of fraud and its constantly shifting battleground.

Swiss financial data expert SIX has announced a partnership with SimCorp, centered on its Sanctioned Securities Monitoring Service, to give financial institutions greater global sanctions data coverage.

While many in the industry played down the significance of cryptocurrencies since the bursting of the most recent speculative bubble, we have seen several of the larger financial institutions – such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan – explore seriously how they might offer cryptocurrency services to their clients. Now tech giants are getting on board and this new mainstream deployment from Facebook will bring the conversation straight back to the top of the agenda for the financial industry.