The EBA supports technological neutrality in analysis of EU RegTech sector
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an analysis of RegTech in the EU and commits to technological neutrality.
RegTech100 company Theta Lake joins Wells Fargo’s latest accelerator programme
RegTech100 company Theta Lake has joined Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator to help its innovation and growth efforts.
Global cyber study finds US remains dominant power, China continues ascent
A study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has found the US continues to lead the way as the number one cyber power worldwide.
EU unveils plans for cyber unit to tackle large scale attacks
The European Commission (EC) has launched its strategy to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyberattacks, according to the BBC.
Covid-19 accelerates demand for RegTech solutions in Asia, report finds
A report by Enterprise Ireland has found the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has sped-up the demand for the adoption of RegTech solutions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Is there a need for globally mandated ESG reporting requirement?
As dangers associated with climate change continue to become more inescapable in the lives of companies and individuals alike, the importance and need for ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – in the financial sector is growing stronger. Is it time for globally mandated ESG reporting in the financial sector?
Honeywell report finds external malware is rising challenge for industrial firms
Honeywell has found the number of cyber threats that use USB sticks and other external media devices as a launch point doubled during 2021.
Hong Kong could introduce mandatory climate disclosures as early as 2022, HKMA claims
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is apparently planning to speed up proposals to require financial organisations to disclose their climate change-related financial risks.
FCA proposes changes to climate-related disclosures
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority proposes the introduction of climate-related disclosure rules for the most prominent listed commercial companies in December 2020.
CMA warns Monzo and NatWest over banking transaction history breaches
The UK's competition watchdog Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a warning to Monzo, NatWest Group, Virgin Money and Bank of Ireland after they breached a rule requiring...
