Female-led counterfeit-tackling startup SnapDragon Monitoring snags £1.2m
Edinburgh-based SnapDragon Monitoring raised £1.2m in its latest funding round as the firm looks to help brand owners tackle fake products online.
German firms suffer more than twice as much damage from cyberattacks since pandemic began
German companies facing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals as the pandemic creates new avenues of attack, new report found.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand underlines rising bank resilience from stress tests
Recent stress tests by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) have shown increasing resilience in the banking sector and the benefit of continue to build capital buffers.
Will cyberspace be a battlefield for financial institutions?
The cyberspace race is heating up. Over the past year, the number of ransomware and general cyberattacks have increased dramatically, with more companies, individuals and even governments falling into digital bear traps. How will this growing problem impact financial institutions?
How financial firms can detect and prevent fraud by using network analytics
The proliferation of internet banking and digital sharing have made it easier than ever for fraudsters to attack financial institutions and organisations must use sophisticated methods to prevent financial crime and risky activities.
How to ensure security and compliance when using tools such as Zoom, MS Teams?
Communication tools have saved the day for businesses after the Covid-19-induced global lockdown. Therefore, organisations must fully understand the regulatory guidance on security and privacy so they can continue to implement and expand their use of tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Kroll introduces new KYC solution to strengthen checks, onboarding efficiency
US firm Kroll has introduced Kroll Business Connect, a new know-your-customer (KYC) tool to bolster the onboarding efficiency and KYC checks.
Novidea eyes expanded InsurTech footprint by joining ACORD program
Cloud-based InsurTech Novidea has revealed it has joined the ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) Licensed Integrator Partner program to expand its global presence in the market.
Japanese Financial Services Agency steps up plans to establish new ESG framework
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is planning to develop a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products.
SEC chair highlights US cryptocurrency regulation shortfalls
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has outlined gaps in US regulation of cryptocurrencies that could cause investor risk and financial crime concerns.