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DarkSide ransomware shuts down on back of US pressure, lost server access

The DarkSide ransomware variant that was responsible for bringing operations at a US pipeline to a standstill last week has allegedly shut down.

SmartStream aims to join up data dots through its expansion of APIs

The SmartStream Reference Data Utility (RDU) was founded with Tier 1 partner banks to help them improve operational control, cut cost and comply accurately with the regulators. In a short space of time, the company has already onboarded an extensive list of clients for its reference data services, but it plans to go one step further by extending its offering with an instantly deployable suite of APIs.

Rabobank spin-off eyes expansion following Series A closure

A spin-off of Dutch bank Rabobank has closed its Series A funding round following investment from its parent company and cross border payments specialist OFX.

Clair partners with MetaBank, Galileo to expand user accessibility

US FinTech Clair has partnered with sponsor bank MetaBank and payments processor Galileo to bolster user accessibility on its platform.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank partners with FIS to upgrade its instant payments services

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has teamed up with FIS to upgrade its digital payment infrastructure with the aim to provide instant payment to its customers.

HSBC launches multi-currency wallet for international payments

Banking giant HSBC Bank USA launched a multi-currency digital wallet dubbed ‘HSBC Global Wallet’ that enables businesses to make international payments from one single global account.

Temenos, Taurus join forces to bolster digital asset access for banks

Swiss banking technology firm Temenos has partnered with digital asset platform Taurus to integrate the latter’s digital asset infrastructure into Temenos’ platform.

Is data the silver bullet in tackling financial crime?

Getting to grips with the threat of financial crime looms large in the minds of banks, especially as more of the world goes online. Not being able to manage modern financial crime could be terminal for them, but data could be the key to the solution.

Why Jay-Z-backed Ethos and crypto-based firms aced among the 40 FinTechs raising money last...

From crypto startups raising millions despite Elon Musk pulling out of the bitcoin frenzy to subscription-based firms capitalising on the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 40 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

The UK’s FCA has sent more than 4,000 staff on mandatory cybersecurity training

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sent over 4,000 staff on cybersecurity training to help combat online threats.

News Stories

What do financial services companies need to know about carbon accounting?

What do financial services companies need to know about carbon accounting?

Carbon accounting is a method of calculating the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) an organisation emits, whether it is directly or indirectly. Through this, companies are better placed to understand the climate impact and establish goals on how they can reduce it. As the number of ESG regulations continues to increase, carbon accounting could become an increasingly vital part of meeting compliance.
FXBO and BridgerPay forge new path in FinTech with strategic partnership for enhanced payment solutions

FXBO and BridgerPay forge new path in FinTech with strategic partnership for enhanced payment...

FX Back Office (FXBO), a specialist in forex CRM solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with BridgerPay, a renowned payment operations platform.
Revolut teams up with Visa to launch innovative debit card vending machine at National University of Singapore

Revolut teams up with Visa to launch innovative debit card vending machine at National...

Revolut, a leading FinTech company, has innovated yet again by introducing a debit card vending machine at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
dLocal and Zepz forge strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments in emerging markets

dLocal and Zepz forge strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments in emerging markets

 dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform, and Zepz, the parent company of prominent remittance brands WorldRemit and Sendwave, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving payment efficiencies across emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Tranched secures $3.4m funding to revolutionize asset-based financing with blockchain

Tranched secures $3.4m funding to revolutionize asset-based financing with blockchain

Tranched, a London-based FinTech company, has successfully raised $3.4m in pre-Seed funding. This round was spearheaded by Speedinvest and saw participation from influential investors including...

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