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WorkFusion and Advanced Financial Solutions, Part of the MDS SI Group, Partner to Drive AI Digital Worker Growth in the Middle East
Partnership leverages local expertise to expand financial crime fighting AI to banking and financial institutions in the region
NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WorkFusion, a regtech company specializing in AI agents that fight financial crime, today announced that it has entered into a go-to-market partnership with Advanced Financial Solutions, a company within the MDS SI Group, a technology partner with a network of 60 companies across 11 countries. The strategic partnership will help accelerate the adoption of WorkFusion’s AI Digital Workers for anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-financial crime throughout the Middle East.
Advanced Financial Solutions will leverage its on-the-ground expertise, market knowledge, and regional infrastructure to introduce and establish WorkFusion’s AI agents within the region’s burgeoning financial services sector. WorkFusion’s AI Digital Workers automate document-heavy and laborious work and align with actual job roles in financial crime compliance organizations like adverse media and sanctions screening alert review, transaction monitoring, and KYC. Organizations can “hire” an AI AML analyst for a very specific job role to augment the team, improve program efficiency and mitigate risk.
“Working together with Advanced Financial Solutions, we will introduce our AI Digital Workers to banks and financial institutions throughout the Middle East,” said Adam Famularo, CEO of WorkFusion. “AI holds the promise to shape the anti-financial crime compliance industry in the region. By incorporating AI agents as a core component of their compliance programs, banks and financial institutions will be able to leapfrog over the historical challenges that plague AML programs in other parts of the world – establishing a true blueprint for modern anti-financial crime compliance operations.”
Comprised of more than 2,600 employees who have partnered with the largest firms in the world, MDS SI Group excels at providing a deep bench of expertise, local infrastructure, and successful execution. MDS SI Group’s experience in delivering advanced IT products and solutions to their customers has benefited their clients for over 40 years.
Juan Jarjour, Managing Director at Advanced Financial Solutions said “the demand for artificial intelligence-based solutions in the Middle East is growing fast and the banking sector is fast adopting new AI based technologies to significantly enhance the automation of the growing regulatory requirements related to risk & compliance management. With the introduction of WorkFusion Digital Workers solutions in the Middle East, we aim at supporting our clients in improving automation with a technology that has fast return on investment, and a proven ability to support financial institutions in their digital transformation journey.”
“At MDS System Integration Group, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business excellence and innovation. Our partnership with WorkFusion through our affiliate Advanced Financial Solutions, allows us to bring advanced AI solutions to the financial sector in the Middle East, enhancing compliance and efficiency. This collaboration underscores our dedication to providing unparalleled expertise and local infrastructure to our clients, ensuring they remain at the forefront of digital transformation and financial crime prevention.” — Gaby Matar, EVP, MDS System Integration Group
About WorkFusion
WorkFusion, Inc. is a leading regtech company and the creator of AI Digital Workers purpose-built to fight financial crime and support regulatory compliance. Its AI agents are knowledge workers that augment existing teams in functions like anti-money laundering, sanctions screening alert review, customer onboarding, KYC, and transaction monitoring. WorkFusion’s AI solutions are technology controls that mitigate risk, solve talent challenges, increase workforce capacity, save money, enhance employee and customer experience, and improve compliance posture.
More about MDS SI Group
MDS System Integration Group, is an experienced and agile Digital Systems Integrator that analyses, assists, and accelerates business growth with a team of 2,600+ professionals, holding over 1,400 technology and 250+ service delivery certifications, and serving a diverse clientele of more than 5,000 customers.
MDS SI Ranked #1 by IDC on “IT Services revenues across several countries in the GCC”.
The Group holds 60 affiliates across the Middle East and Turkey with presence in 11 countries and 18 cities, effectively driving digital and business sustainable transformation across enterprises and industries.
MDS SI, part of Midis Group, is committed to driving business excellence by utilizing world-class technology solutions, backed by the most powerful ecosystem.
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Fintech Pulse: Evolving Fintech Investments and Partnerships Signal Industry Transformation
Fintech is on an accelerated trajectory of investment, collaboration, and innovation. This pulse tracks the most significant developments in the sector, from high-profile investments to global platform expansions. Each update in this briefing serves as a key indicator of where the industry is headed.
1. European Fintechs Face Regulatory Pressures Amid New Investment Surge
The European fintech sector finds itself at a crossroads with increasing scrutiny and rising costs due to stringent regulations. While investments continue to flow into the continent’s financial technology companies, challenges in meeting new compliance requirements, especially around data privacy and cybersecurity, create a complex landscape for scaling. This tension between opportunity and operational limitations might affect European fintechs’ growth strategies.
Source: Financial Times
2. Shopify, Slack Founders Join Peter Thiel in Fintech Investment Push
Tobi Lütke of Shopify and Stewart Butterfield of Slack, along with investor Peter Thiel, have co-invested in a new fintech initiative that aims to bolster small business access to capital. By merging technology with a streamlined funding model, this new initiative targets underserved SMBs, highlighting a broader trend of high-profile tech leaders pivoting to fintech investment. The participation of Lütke and Butterfield signals increased cross-sector collaboration in fintech, bringing expertise from e-commerce and communication technology into the financial arena.
Source: Yahoo Finance
3. Lean Technologies Raises $67.5 Million to Drive Fintech Innovation in the Middle East
Riyadh-based fintech platform Lean Technologies recently secured a $67.5 million Series B investment round, aiming to expand its operations across the Middle East. This funding reflects growing investor interest in emerging markets and the potential of Middle Eastern fintech to bridge regional gaps in financial services access. As Lean Technologies broadens its service offerings, the funding will support further technological integration and scalability across financial ecosystems in the region.
Source: Fintech Global
4. Apollo Global Management Invests in Fintech for Private Offerings Support
Apollo Global Management has taken steps to enhance its services for private offerings by investing in specialized fintech solutions. This development signifies a growing trend among private equity firms to adopt fintech as a core component in their service expansion, particularly for personalized client services. Apollo’s strategy of integrating fintech solutions into private offerings marks a strategic shift toward digitalization within traditional financial sectors.
Source: Bloomberg
5. Juniper Research Names 2025’s Future Leaders in Fintech
Juniper Research has revealed its picks for the top future leaders in fintech for 2025. This list emphasizes innovation in fields such as AI, open banking, and decentralized finance, highlighting startups that exhibit potential for reshaping industry standards. As these up-and-coming firms push the boundaries of traditional finance, they exemplify the rising tide of next-generation financial technology poised to become industry mainstays.
Source: Globe Newswire
Conclusion
The convergence of seasoned tech giants with fintech, new funding rounds for region-specific platforms, and the rise of future industry leaders underscore the momentum of the fintech sector. Each of these stories reflects a broader narrative: fintech is not only diversifying in services but also rapidly integrating into traditional finance and tech, paving the way for a transformative era.
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Notabene Raises $14.5M in Series B Funding Led by DRW VC to Drive the Future of Stablecoins and Payments
The rapid adoption of Notabene’s crypto payment authorization network, which has seen transaction volumes surge 10X in the past year, reflects the growing demand for compliant crypto payment solutions. This Series B round will help Notabene bring secure, transparent, and compliant crypto payments to more financial institutions, paving the way for stablecoins to revolutionize global finance.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Notabene, a leading provider of cryptocurrency compliance solutions, today announced it has raised $14.5 million in a Series B funding round led by DRW VC, with participation from funds managed by Apollo, NextBlock, ParaFi Capital, and Wintermute, along with existing investors CMT Digital, F-Prime, Green Visor Capital, Illuminate Financial, Jump Capital, Signature Ventures, and Y Combinator. The funding will accelerate Notabene’s mission to make crypto payments a part of the everyday global economy by fostering open, secure, and compliant transactions.
Regulators now require crypto companies such as exchanges, wallet providers, and payment processors to securely exchange information about sender and receiver, just like they already do in traditional payments. This so-called Travel Rule is now a requirement in most global financial centers.
Having already helped process half a trillion dollars worth of transactions, Notabene is the leading global platform and network for compliant crypto payments. By automating the secure transfer of sensitive data between institutions, Notabene simplifies this complex process that is virtually impossible for companies to implement independently.
Kimberly Trautmann, Partner and Head of DRW VC, the round’s lead investor, emphasized the significance of Notabene’s work in this emerging financial ecosystem:
“Notabene offers a comprehensive and efficient way to track and disclose who an asset is being sent to, which is critical for those who facilitate the exchange, transfer, safekeeping, and administration of virtual assets (Virtual Asset Service Partners or VASPs) and need to be compliant with the Travel Rule. We believe Notabene is positioned to be the provider-of-choice, as it allows users to achieve real-time compliance, is protocol agnostic and does not require exposing sensitive information to other market participants.”
Notabene is expanding its focus to support the growing number of traditional financial institutions moving into digital payments. With over $20T in stablecoin transactions processed last year, global adoption is on the rise and poised to be crypto’s long-awaited killer use case. The key to unlocking stablecoins’ potential as fast, low-cost, borderless payments is a secure and transparent system – one that’s open and not controlled by any single entity. Notabene offers the essential infrastructure for compliance, reconciliation, and safety, enabling open, interoperable payment networks that will drive the next wave of adoption.
Notabene’s CEO, Pelle Brændgaard, underscores the company’s vision for the future of payments:
“We’ve already established ourselves as a pioneer in Travel Rule compliance, and now, as regulatory clarity grows and adoption scales, we are positioned to do the same for payments. By enabling secure, compliant, and open digital asset transactions, we’re helping shape the next generation of global financial infrastructure. Our philosophy of building open networks to maximize reachability between transacting counterparties will be a key driver of adoption with both crypto-native organizations, as well as incumbent players in traditional finance that are showing an increased interest in digital assets and blockchain payment solutions.”
Notabene’s platform has seen a rapid 10x increase in transaction volumes over the past year, totaling nearly $500 billion in transaction volume—solidifying the company’s role as a trusted provider in the compliance space. With over 165 companies using the platform, including some of the largest virtual asset service providers (VASPs) globally such as Copper, Crypto.com, OKX, and Ramp, as well as working relationships with regulatory bodies across hundreds of global jurisdictions, Notabene has built the largest network of transacting counterparties in the market today.
Alexander Ross, General Partner, Head of NYC for investor Illuminate Financial, added:
“As the existing market leader for Travel Rule compliance, we believe Notabene has the potential to become the “SWIFT network for blockchain transactions.” There is a desperate need for a secure network to share all transaction metadata. This will enable compliance with global regulations and is a key pillar to unlocking mass adoption of stablecoins for payments. We have been working with the founders since 2021 and believe they are the best positioned to execute this vision.”
With this raise, Notabene is set to continue its mission to bring crypto and stablecoins into everyday global payments. It will help grow the industry’s only open compliant payments network to support more use cases and new market entrants.
“With $20 trillion in stablecoin transactions processed last year, stablecoins are emerging as the preferred method for fast, low-cost global payments,” said Pelle Brændgaard, Notabene CEO. “As regulatory clarity expands, traditional financial institutions are beginning to recognize stablecoins’ potential. Notabene’s role as a trusted compliance provider is critical to unlocking this potential and establishing stablecoins as a legitimate payment medium worldwide.”
About Notabene
Notabene is the leading crypto payment authorization network, enabling secure, transparent, and compliant transactions for financial institutions around the world. With a platform that facilitates transactions in over 80 jurisdictions, supports over 165 companies, and has processed half a trillion dollars in transaction volume, Notabene is setting the standard for compliant transactions in the digital asset space.
For more information, please visit Notabene.id.
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Bluestream OÜ Launches Three Comprehensive Loan Comparison Websites
TALLINN, Estonia, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bluestream OÜ, a quickly expanding digital finance company, is proud to announce the launch of three loan comparison websites aimed at simplifying the loan search process for Finnish consumers. The recently introduced platforms – “Laina heti”, “Luotto”, and “Lainojen yhdistäminen” – are designed to provide transparent, easy-to-understand and reliable financing comparison services designed to meet the diverse financial needs of consumers across Finland.
Laina heti: Speed and Simplicity for Urgent Loans
One of the three platforms, Laina Heti focuses on helping users find fast and convenient loans. This website caters to individuals who require quick access to funds for emergency expenses, unexpected bills or time-sensitive purchases. The design of the website emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, providing users with comparisons of short-term loan offers, including payday loans and other fast financial products.
Luotto: Comprehensive Loan Solutions for All Borrowers
The second platform, Luotto, is the company’s comprehensive comparison website for personal loans. Unlike Laina heti, which focuses on immediate and short-term needs, Luotto is designed to serve consumers seeking more substantial loans for a wider range of financial purposes. Whether it’s for a new car or home renovations, the website provides users with a detailed comparison of various loan options offered by banks, credit institutions, and other lenders across Finland.
Lainojen yhdistäminen: Simplifying Debt Consolidation for Finnish Consumers
The third and final platform, Lainojen yhdistäminen specifically targets consumers looking to consolidate several loans into a single, more manageable monthly payment. For many individuals facing the challenge of managing several loans at once – such as personal loans, credit card debt, or payday loans – loan consolidation can be an effective way to reduce financial stress, improve budgeting and potentially lower the total cost of borrowing.
“With Laina Heti, Luotto and Lainojen Yhdistäminen, we wanted to make it easier for consumers to access quick loans, personal loans and debt consolidation loans without getting bogged down in complex procedures. It’s all about making sure people have the information they need at their fingertips when they need it most,” said a representative for Bluestream OÜ.
About Bluestream OÜ
Bluestream OÜ is a digital finance company based in Tallinn, Estonia. The company specializes in creating financial comparison tools that provide consumers with transparent and comprehensive information to help them make informed financial decisions.
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Bluestream OÜ
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