Tag: US
OCC names cybersecurity as key risk for federal banking system
The US’ Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has named cybersecurity and technology management as a key emerging risk.
The FBI issues warning on apps created in Russia as a...
The US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly issued a warning that any mobile app created in Russia could be a “potential counterintelligence threat.”
Around 48% of SMBs believe they are too small for fraud...
Around 48 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses believe they are too small to be a target for fraudsters, a report from Emailage claims.
Goldman Sachs fined $1m for failing to record communications
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Goldman Sachs $1m for failing to make and keep certain audio recordings as needed for compliance under swap dealer regulations.
SAR nets $1m seed funding from angel investors
SAR, a data analytics platform for securities class action (SCA), has netted $1m in seed funding from a group of angel investors.
REX collects $40m in Series C1 funding
PropTech platform REX has collected $40m in a Series C1 round, bringing its total funding efforts to $115m.
SEC rewards three whistleblowers for helping stop securities fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has financially rewarded three individuals for submitting a tip which alerted the regulator to fraud scheme targeting retail investors.
HMBradley is the latest US challenger bank to set sights on...
HMBradley is the latest US challenger bank to enter the fray, differentiating itself from competitors by offering consumers rewards for positive financial behaviours.
German regulator BaFin has reportedly warned N26 to improve its fraud...
German challenger bank N26 is reportedly being told by the country’s banking regulator BaFin to improve its response to fraud.
Lively scores $27m in Series B led by Costanoa
Lively, a modernized health savings account platform, has scored $27m in its Series B round which was led by Costanova Ventures.