Identification/Background checks

Jamf to bring zero trust to Apple following Wandera purchase

US enterprise management software company Jamf is set to acquire zero-trust cloud security firm Wandera for $400m in cash.

UK Foreign Secretary calls on Russia to do more against state-backed cybercrime

The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said Russia must do more to tackle cybercriminals operating from within their national borders.

Biden signs cybersecurity executive order in wake of pipeline hack

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering US cybersecurity defences following the Colonial Pipeline.

US, Israel universities lead consortium aimed at bolstering global cybersecurity

Arizona State University and Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have established a consortium aimed at developing new ways to improve global cybersecurity.

Absolute Software set to purchase NetMotion for $340m

Canadian endpoint resilience solutions provider Absolute Software has agreed a deal to acquire security management platform NetMotion for $340m in cash.

US House to reintroduce finance bill aimed at boosting data transparency

The US House of Representatives is planning to use its current session – running to November 2022 – to reintroduce the Financial Transparency Act (FTA).

DevOps firm Cycode bags $20m Series A to expand sales, marketing reach

DevOps security enterprise Cycode has raised $20m from a Series A funding round led by Insight Partners.

DarkSide ransomware behind Colonial Pipeline incident, FBI claims

The FBI has declared that the cybercriminal behind the recent Colonial Pipeline was a ransomware variant known as DarkSide.

American Express, Tink enter European banking partnership

American Express has teamed with Swedish open banking business Tink to bolster the latter’s onboarding process for new card members.

French, EU cybersecurity heads stress greater cooperation, resources importance

The heads of the European and the French cybersecurity agencies have called for a greater level of cooperation and more resources to compete in the cybersecurity spending race.

News Stories

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens AG, a frontrunner in technological innovations, has issued a new digital bond, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the FinTech sector.
American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary, a trailblazer in post-quantum encryption technologies, has recently secured a strategic investment.
Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative, a leader in Web3 security solutions, has successfully secured a $16m Series A funding round.
The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) has officially launched the application phase for the eighth iteration of its esteemed Engine Innovator Programme, a pivotal accelerator designed to spur FinTech advancements within the investment management sphere.
Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut Business has announced that its global revenues now exceed $500m (£380m), alongside monthly transaction volumes of £17bn.

120,000+ FinTech leaders get exclusive industry stories delivered every week

Download the free AIFinTech100 report

FREE

Download the AIFinTech100 report for 2024 with details on each solution