Taiwan unveils climate risk guidelines for banks and insurers
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has issued guidelines for banks and insurers on the climate risk disclosures they will be required to make from 2023 onwards.
Karamba Security extends Series B with further $10m funding haul
Automotive and IoT security firm Karamba Security has secured $10m in extra funding from an extended Series B round.
Arctic Intelligence bolsters financial crime capabilities through FrankieOne alliance
Australian RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence has entered into strategic alliance with FrankieOne to strengthen financial crime synergies between the two.
CertiK continues funding spree as it nets $80m Series B2
Blockchain security firm Certik has bagged $80m from a Series B2 financing raise led by Sequoia Capital China.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand issues cash system safeguarding consultation
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has issued a consultation seeking feedback on challenges facing the country’s cash system and the options to maintain it.
Stolen card details cost average of $10 per card
Stolen payment card numbers are being sold for an average of $10 per card on the black market, according to research from NordVPN.
FCA lowers public share percentages for public companies
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will change the amount of shares an issuer is required to have in public hands from 25% to 10%.
Hong Kong seeks global ESG standard adoption to reduce greenwashing
The chairman of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revealed the regulator is looking to adopt global ESG standards to prevent cases of greenwashing.
Aqua Security snaps up software development security firm Argon
Israeli cloud security company Aqua Security has announced the acquisition of its compatriot Argon.
Attack surface protector CyCognito inks $100m from Series C raise
Attack surface management platform CyCognito has secured $100m in funding from a Series C round led by The Westly Group.
