An anniversary to forget: one year on from the FinCEN files leak
Documents from the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) were leaked to the press and published globally in September 2020. It exposed over 2,100 documents and around $2trn in transactions and showed how some of the world’s largest banks enabled criminals to move dirty money around the globe. A year on, has the industry been able to clean up its act?
CISA unveils tool to help organisations assess insider threat vulnerability risk
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a tool that will allow organisations to assess vulnerability to insider threats and create defence plans.
SecZetta eyes geographical expansion following $20m Series B
Identity risk solutions business SecZetta has secured $20m from a Series B funding round led by SYN Ventures and MassMutual Ventures.
How can firms assess the risks associated with a politically exposed person?
A recent webinar by Alessa by Tier 1 Financial Solutions has examined what constitutes a politically exposed person (PEP) and why relationships with certain PEPs may offer increased financial crime threats.
Quantexa rounds off Series D with BNY Mellon backing
Data and analytics software firm Quantexa has closed off its Series D funding round with a strategic investment from investment banking company BNY Mellon.
Security giant Akamai to acquire Guardicore in $600m deal
Edge security and content deliver firm Akamai Technologies is set to purchase micro-segmentation company Guardicore for a total of $600m.
Theta Lake, Vidyard team to boost video security and compliance for regulated industries
Theta Lake has partnered with video platform Vidyard to strengthen video security and compliance for companies in highly regulated industries.
Eventus Systems names three key hires to support rapid growth
Trade surveillance and market risk solutions developer Eventus Systems has made three key hires in the EMEA to support its continued international growth.
Cyber insurer Coalition enhances unicorn status with $205m Series E
Cyber insurance and security firm Coalition has raised $205m from a Series E funding round, lifting its valuation to $3.5bn.
ESMA considers financial sustainability and stability issues in 2022 agenda launch
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published in 2022 Annual Work Programme to set out what it intends to work on over the next 12 months.
