Stride and Utah set new precedents in benefits for independent workers
Stride, a leader in portable benefits technology, unveiled its Stride Contributions program in Utah, marking a significant innovation following the state's new Portable Benefit Plan legislation (SB-233).
EcoVadis unveils carbon action module enhancement for emissions tracking
Business sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis has launched a feature called the EcoVadis Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Data Exchange.
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia forge partnership for FinTech innovation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) have recently initiated a partnership.
Emerging AI tech amplifies ransomware dangers, NCSC warns
In a report by the NCSC, a warning has been issued about the growing threat of ransomware amplified by AI advancements.
GEN and Hello Alice unlock $1bn credit with $70m Equitable Access Fund
Hello Alice, the 'small business financier', and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) proudly announced the establishment of a $70m Equitable Access Fund. The initiative aims to amplify credit access among small businesses, particularly those helmed by traditionally under-represented groups.
Fenergo uncovers soaring KYC costs for UK banks amid regulatory pressures
Fenergo's latest study has recently shed light on a concerning trend for banks in Britain and globally.
Cloud access management enterprise Trustle secures $6m seed
Trustle, a provider of cloud access management solutions, has raised $6m from a seed funding round headed by Glasswing Ventures.
InsurTech firm Mosaic secures strategic growth investment
Specialty insurer, Mosaic Insurance, has secured strategic investment from two prominent US growth-capital providers. Although the exact amount of investment hasn't been disclosed, the agreement...
Adapting to change: How the UK’s latest money laundering amendments impact PEPs
On January 10, 2024, a pivotal shift in the UK's regulatory framework will unfold as the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2023...
How Theta Lake empowers firms to maximise value from modern communication tools
A recent study from Theta Lake, a pioneer in digital communications governance, found that 69% of IT and compliance professionals expect the use of unified communication and collaboration (UCC) tools to increase in 2024. With firms using an average of 4.6 communication and collaboration tools, it is evident that UCC tools have become an embedded and essential part of modern business, but firms must ensure they are compliantly getting the full value of these tools.