The critical role of PEP compliance in financial institutions
Politically Exposed Persons, or PEPs, are those who occupy prominent positions in public offices, potentially including roles in government bodies, international organisations, or significant corporate entities.
Goldman Sachs fined $1m for failing to record communications
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Goldman Sachs $1m for failing to make and keep certain audio recordings as needed for compliance under swap dealer regulations.
Contextual cybersecurity platform Cyclops secures $6.4m seed
Cyclops, a FinTech firm in the cybersecurity sector, recently announced its successful emergence from stealth.
eflow Global teams with TeleMessage to bolster eComms offering
eflow Global has linked with eComms firm TeleMessage to bolster the communication data available in its market data library.
Now Insurance partners with Hiscox to provide medical malpractice insurance policies
Now Insurance will provide its medical malpractice insurance policies to small business insurer Hiscox as part of a new deal.
Najm launches advanced telematics scheme to improve road safety in Saudi Arabia
Najm for Insurance Services Company, a Saudi-based provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has announced a new telematics initiative aimed at improving road safety across Saudi Arabia.
Piggy banks getting the chop in favour of digital banking
Children in the UK are moving away from their piggy banks and towards online bank accounts, according to new research from Halifax.
Biden Administration rolls out first-ever national cyber workforce strategy
The US has recently unveiled the NCWES, which is aimed at addressing immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.
ID security firm Silverfort scores $65m Series C
Silverfort, an identity security platform, has closed a Greenfield Partners-led Series C funding round on $65m.
FCA slaps a £110,000 fine on claims management firm for cold calling
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has slapped claims management company Crosfill & Archer Claims Limited (CACL) with a fine of £110,000 for making unsolicited telemarketing calls.