Anti-Fraud

Check Point set to bolster cloud security expertise with Avanan acquisition

Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies has entered an agreement to buy cloud email security company Avanan for an undisclosed fee.

Money laundering fugitive Richard Baldwin ordered to return £1.6m or face eight more years...

The Financial Conduct Authority has secured an order against money laundering fugitive Richard Baldwin that would force him to either pay £1.6m or face another eight years in prison.

Austreme secures patent for card testing fraud detection technology

Hong Kong-based forensic RegTech company Austreme has received approval for a patent for its e-commerce card testing fraud detection system.

Does the FinTech industry have a compliance problem?

A recent blogpost by Sigma Ratings has detailed how the FinTech industry is facing heightened scrutiny from regulators as issues around compliance comes to the forefront.

VC-backed DataStax prepares IPO, enlists banks for underwriting – report

Venture capital-backed DataStax is reportedly preparing an initial public offering this year, that could value the data management platform at more than $1bn.
FundingShield has announced a strategic partnership with SitusAMC, in a bid to tackle the rising challenges of wire and title fraud that have plagued financial institutions in recent years.

FundingShield announces partnership with SitusAMC to deliver integrated fraud prevention services

FundingShield has announced a strategic partnership with SitusAMC, in a bid to tackle the rising challenges of wire and title fraud that have plagued financial institutions in recent years.

Arachnys tapped by contingent resourcing firm Momenta Group to provide KYC and AML services

RegTech Arachnys has signed up to help Momenta Group, the London-based contingent resourcing firm, to bolster its client onboarding and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.

Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun arrested again for his alleged part of a multi-billion...

Markus Braun, the former top boss at disgraced FinTech giant Wirecard, has been arrested for a second time in Munich for his alleged role in a multi-year fraud.

Biden unveils international collaboration to tackle global ransomware challenges

US President Joe Biden has said that the US will unite 30 countries to crack down on the threat posed by ransomware gangs worldwide.

Terranova Security unveils cyber training solution to foster security awareness

Security awareness firm Terranova Security has launched a new cybersecurity awareness training solution to help companies save time, money and labour.

News Stories

As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.

Should insurers invest in becoming an IT organisation?

As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.
Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.

Aviva to enhance cyber insurance offering through new partnership

Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.
ISSB

ISSB launches groundbreaking digital sustainability taxonomy

The ISSB has announced the publication of its much-anticipated IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy).
Lunar

Denmark’s digital challenger Lunar secures €24.1m to expand across the Nordics

Lunar, a Denmark-based digital challenger bank, has recently successfully secured a funding round of €24.1m.
Apptega

Apptega’s fresh $15m funding set to boost compliance and security offerings

Apptega has successfully raised $15m in a combination of growth equity and third-party debt from Mainsail Partners.

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