Risk Management

GroupSense and CipherTrace join forces to combat cryptocurrency cybercrime

Digital risk protection services company GroupSense and cryptocurrency intelligence firm CipherTrace are teaming up to help businesses identify threat actors and groups and thwart ransomware attacks.

JBS Foods pays multimillion ransom to end global ransomware cyberattack

Food processing company JBS Foods has confirmed it has paid an $11m million ransom payment to end a ransomware cyberattack on its global operations.

Clausematch, Department for International Trade underline RegTech role in ESG

Regulatory technology firm Clausematch and the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) have compiled an article on the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in RegTech.

Bank of England initiates climate stress tests to explore risks

The Bank of England (BofE) has kicked off its Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario (CBES) to scrutinise the risks that could be incurred from climate change.

ESMA publishes framework for fourth central counterparty stress test

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the framework for the fourth version of its Stress Test for Central Counterparties (CCPs).

US Department of Justice recovers most of Colonial Pipeline ransom payment

The US Department of Justice (D.O.J) has revealed it has recovered the majority of the $4.4m ransom payment paid by Colonial Pipeline to the DarkSide ransomware variant.

FCA warns cryptocurrency companies are failing to meet UK AML requirements

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said a ‘significantly high’ amount of cryptocurrency firms are not meeting UK requirements on money laundering prevention.

SteelEye unveils communications suite to support FinTech compliance

UK RegTech firm SteelEye has launched a suite of communication compliance tools to help financial companies access record-keeping and oversight tools.

How can we remain cybersecure in the age of mass online participation?

As the number of people using services online has ballooned over the last year due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the threat posed by cybercriminals around the world has grown even stronger. How can companies and governments alike deal with this coming storm?

HSBC UK introduces fraud awareness app to bolster business safety

HSBC UK has launched a fraud awareness app to provide companies with news on emerging scams in real-time as well as tips and advice.

News Stories

India’s central bank tightens peer-to-peer lending rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced stringent new guidelines aimed at curbing malpractices and protecting investor interests.
It’s a Monday morning and your Windows computer displays a frustrating blue screen, halting your access to essential files. While this might seem like a cyber nightmare, there’s a silver lining: your device was compromised due to a publicly documented vulnerability. Cyber insurance specialists KYND explores how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue can help mitigate such risks and enhance your cybersecurity strategy.

The importance of CISA’s KEV catalogue

It’s a Monday morning and your Windows computer displays a frustrating blue screen, halting your access to essential files. While this might seem like a cyber nightmare, there’s a silver lining: your device was compromised due to a publicly documented vulnerability. Cyber insurance specialists KYND explores how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue can help mitigate such risks and enhance your cybersecurity strategy.
CFPB

CFPB targets bank chatbots in new initiative to boost consumer rights

In a new policy initiative named 'Time is Money', the Biden administration has instructed the CFPB to closely examine the use of chatbots by banks.
Waza

Waza secures $8m for B2B payments innovation in emerging markets

Waza, a B2B emerging markets payment platform, has successfully closed an $8m funding round comprising both equity and debt.
EU

How EU’s new leaders will shape sustainability and economic growth

The recent EU elections have resulted in a mix of continuity and change within the union's leadership.

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