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Suffolk Building Society picks TruNarrative for anti-fraud

RegTech platform TruNarrative has been picked by Suffolk Building Society to improve the firm’s financial crime and fraud prevention processes, as well as digitise customer onboarding.

North Korea stealing millions through cyber-attacks, claim UN experts

North Korea is continuing to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from financial institutions, exchanges and crypto firms, according to UN experts.

US unveils cyber safety review board in public-private collaboration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have launched the first ever cyber safety review board with the goal of boosting cybersecurity in the US.

Passage arises from stealth with $4m and beta product launch

Cybersecurity company Passage has secured $4m from a funding raise after emerging from a period of stealth.

CyberTech firm PlexTrac scores $70m Series B

Cybersecurity firm PlexTrac has secured $70m from a Series B funding round headed by Insight Partners.

Why dynamic risk assessments are a must for AML/KYC

As pressures continue to rise for financial institutions to meet mounting anti-fraud regulatory requirements, dynamic risk assessments will become more vital.

FCC revokes Chinese telecom provider licence due to security risks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Unicom Americas’ licence due to ‘serious national security concerns’.

Americans lost $770m from social media scams in 2021

Reports received by the Federal Trade Commission have found US citizens were scammed to the tune of $770m through social media cons during 2021.

Myanmar to seek ban on digital currencies, VPNs in new cyber law

The military junta leading Myanmar has drafted a cybersecurity law that would ban the use of VPNs and digital currencies.

Why ironclad security is vital for any financial super app

In an age where the proliferation of financial mobile applications in increasing on a huge scale, the rise of financial ‘super apps’ may seem the logical conclusion of such a rise.

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AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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