Risk Management

How cybersecurity startups and neobanks scooped the most funds among last week’s 42 investment...

While Covid-19 continues to haunt us, the FinTech industry continues to rake in millions of dollars. Neobanks and cybersecurity companies were the top-scoring sectors to raise investment among the 42 rounds that FinTech Global reported on last week.

Banks more trusted than FinTechs and Big Tech, US survey reveals

A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey has found US citizens trust banks more than FinTechs, government agencies and Big Data to protect their personal data.

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.

Belgian Interior Ministry reveals two-year long cyberattack of its network

Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Interior has claimed it has suffered a ‘complex, sophisticated and targeted cyberattack’ to its IT system.

SaaS platform DataDome raises $35m to combat bad bots and online fraud

Startup which protects online businesses against bot-driven fraud DataDome secured a $35m Series B investment led by Elephant and included ISAI.

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.

Tessian looks toward acceleration following $65m Series C

UK security company Tessian has closed a $65m Series C funding round led by March Capital.

Solidus Labs snags $20m to combat crypto market manipulation

Solidus Labs, which makes market surveillance tools to flag manipulation across cryptocurrency trading platforms, has raised $20m.

ThetaRay unveils financial crime prevention tool for cross-border payments

Compliance technology provider ThetaRay has launched SONAR, a financial crime prevention solution for cross-border payments.

Why the 46 FinTech rounds from last week are exciting for stock trading and...

With Trade Republic netting $900m and four startups earning the horn among 46 rounds, last week proved to be a great week in terms of FinTech investment, particularly for stock trading apps enterprises.

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FINRA

Why FINRA compliance is crucial for securities firms

FINRA enforces rules designed to protect investors from unethical practices and prevent financial losses.

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.

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