Ransomware the most significant cyber threat facing the UK, report finds
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claims it has fought off a record number of digital intrusions this year driven by a surge in ransomware.
Debt packager referral fees to be banned under new FCA proposal
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed the banning of debt packager companies from being paid to refer customers on to other businesses.
BCBS launches consultation on climate-related financial risk management
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a public consultation on the principles for the management and supervision of climate-related financial risks.
Quantifind’s new COO warns firms of the three rising elements of financial crime
Quantifind has had a busy year forming new partnerships and launching new tools. Its latest deal has seen it team up with Polaris to...
Lightyear bids farewell to investor fees through Currencycloud deal
UK FinTech Lightyear has teamed with cross-border payments firm Currencycloud to remove hidden fees for investors globally.
Cyber firm SnapAttack snares $8m to speed up platform development
Cybersecurity company SnapAttack has secured $8m from a financing round led by Volition Capital.
Hakimo looks to mesh cyber, physical security synergies following $4m seed
AI-informed physical security platform Hakimo has landed $4m in seed round financing as it looks to bring cyber-like tools to the workplace.
Rental property InsurTech Steadily lands new funding
Landlord insurance company Steadily has reeled in $27.2m from a capital raise led by Matrix Partners and Zigg Capital.
Ontic bags $40m from JMI Equity-led Series B financing raise
Protective intelligence software provider Ontic has secured $40m from a Series B funding round. The round was led by JMI Equity and also saw...
LPA, Evercity partner to support green finance
Capital markets technology and advisory firm LPA has teamed up with Evercity to deepen its ESG consulting services.