SAVVY
SAVVY, a cyber enterprise specialising in mitigating workforce-initiated security incidents around SaaS applications, has bagged $30m.
Despite hefty fines, financial institutions still struggle with monitoring unapproved communication channels
A new survey by Shield and LeapXpert underscores the continued risk financial institutions face from unmonitored communication channels. Only 51% of the financial institutions surveyed are currently monitoring employee communications on WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform.
% of banking customers miss human interaction
Foolproof's new research reveals a rising demand for more humanised banking experiences. Nearly half (46%) of banking customers surveyed crave human interaction, and 29% desire more high street branches.
Smartr365, a leading end-to-end mortgage platform, and Nationwide, the world's largest building society, recently convened in London to discuss their partnership and the forthcoming advances in mortgage technology. The two companies hosted a joint event, demonstrating their shared commitment to advancing the mortgage industry through technology. The objective of this partnership is to revolutionise the mortgage industry by implementing innovative...
ESG Bay seals £135,000 investment to propel green business assessments
ESG Bay, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self-assessment platform, has recently secured a pre-seed investment. The UK-based company assists organisations in gauging their climate and societal impact by applying universal metrics, and generates lucid ESG assessments for customers, community, stakeholders, and the broader public.
Collective rakes in $50m to revolutionise freelance finance with AI
Collective, the pioneering online back-office platform designed exclusively for individual entrepreneurs, known as 'solopreneurs', has successfully raised $50m in its latest funding round.
Citi and Viola Credit back Defacto's SME lending with €167m
French FinTech firm, Defacto, a leading provider of loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via an API, has recently closed a significant securitisation fund.
risks
RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence recently provided a guide to understanding and mitigating money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
ISSB
In a recent post by Diligent, the company outlined some key details surrounding the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
financial
Research from Mintago has found a higher degree of financial stress amongst female employees in the UK compared to men.

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