Japan suffers large cyberattacks following government, airport hacks
Japan has experienced two recent cyberattacks that were directed at the Fujitsu company and Greater Tokyo-based Narita Airport.
Cybersecurity assessment required for US pipelines following Colonial attack
A Biden administration directive will require US pipeline operators to conduct a cybersecurity assessment on their pipelines following the recent Colonial Pipeline hack.
Klarna locks out users from services following ‘self-inflicted incident’
Swedish FinTech giant Klarna has suffered a ‘self-inflicted incident’ which has led to around 90,000 users being able to see other people’s accounts.
Does regulation pose a threat to buy now, pay later market growth?
The BNPL market has seen a financial boon in recent years, creating market leading behemoths like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay – who are all recording strong growth on the back of clear market demand. Could a growing call for regulation in the sector change this?
Quantexa doubles revenue during fiscal year 2020
Data and analytics software company Quantexa doubled its revenues during fiscal year 2020, with 67% coming from new client wins.
Biodiversity tool unveiled to help FIs manage extinction, ecological risk
A biodiversity module has been introduced to help financial institutions (FIs) explore to what extent their portfolios may impact species extinction and ecological integrity.
US survey finds majority of investors prize ESG credentials
A survey has found 70% of respondents believe organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to investors.
Tractable to help GEICO accelerate auto claim and repair process through new deal
Tractable will help GEICO, the second-largest auto insurer in the US, accelerate its auto claim and repair process, as part of a new deal.
Tilled secures $11m Series A to boost software payment monetisation
US PayFac-as-a-service company Tilled has raised $11m from a Series A round to help software companies monetise payments coming through their platforms.
PayPal teams with Arkose to tackle fraud on its Honey platform
PayPal has entered a collaboration with online fraud and abuse prevention company Arkose Labs to tackle fraud and security threats on its Honey shopping platform.