FinCEN eyes modernised regulatory regime for AML/CFT in the US
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a consultation that is seeking comments on ways to modernise, streamline and update the US AML/CFT regulatory regime.
KYC Portal releases new tool to streamline due diligence research
KYC Portal has released a new solution that aims to reduce the most time-consuming elements in due diligence, which is the research compliance teams need to conduct to build key principles and related entities in a corporate structure.
US lawmakers introduce legislative package to bolster infrastructure cybersecurity
Two US Senators have introduced a combined bill that is focused on strengthening the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and government networks.
ComplyAdvantage combats payment fraud with groundbreaking AI solution
London-based ComplyAdvantage, the forerunner in financial crime intelligence, is stepping up the fight against payment fraud with the launch of its novel AI-powered solution, Fraud Detection.
Ransomware DarkSide made $90m in ransom payments, blockchain firm finds
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic has discovered the DarkSide ransomware variant made an estimated $90m in ransomware payments since October 2020.
Schroders takes minority stake in Qwil Messenger
Schroders has taken a minority stake in Qwil Messenger, a cloud native chat platform that connects clients and employees of multiple firms and their brands.
Corvus opens Atlanta office, names new cyber underwriting VP
Corvus Insurance has opened a new office in Atlanta, as the InsurTech brings in Joel Fehrman as vice president of cyber underwriting. Corvus provides a digital...
10 RegTechs to help you achieve GDPR compliance: Part 2
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force last week, bringing with it heavy fines (up to 4% of global turnover or €20m) for those who fail to comply.
Squirro links with radicant to strengthen AI and ESG synergies
Squirro, a company that links and analyses data to provide new insights as a basis for decision making, has integrated with ESG firm radicant.
Asian bank DBS launches ESG-themed metaverse
DBS, an Asian bank, has linked with decentralised gaming virtual world The Sandbox to launch a metaverse experience showcasing ESG initiatives and ideas.