White House to the EU: Don’t introduce laws harming US tech firms
The Trump administration has told EU lawmakers to not “overreach” when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the private sector.
IntSights launches tool to help assess external risks
IntSights, a threat intelligence company, has launched its new Vulnerability Risk Analyzer tool to help security teams better assess external risks.
Should individuals be banned from acting as central counterparties?
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has looked into whether or not individuals should be allowed to act at central counterparties (CCP).
21 companies apply for digital bank license in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has received 21 applications for digital bank licenses, as the regulator now beings its task of whittling it down to five.
Meet the 16 startups selected for Accenture’s new FinTech Innovation Lab London cohort
Accenture has picked 16 new promising startups from such varied disciplines as InsurTech, RegTech, open data and capital markets to take part of its UK-based accelerator programme.
Securrency scores $17.65n in its Series A
Securrency, a blockchain technology developer for the financial and regulatory sectors, has scored $17.65m in its Series A.
Travelex names REvil as the ransomware that crippled its services and left clients stranded...
On New Year's Eve, Travelex, the foreign exchange company, shut down some of its services due to a ransomware attack, stranding travellers without access to money.
Circuit breakers reduce the risk of market volatility, ESMA finds
The European Securities and Markets Regulator (ESMA) has determined that circuit breakers can have significant impact on market volatility.
FCA and Bank of England propose changes to improve data and analytics
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England has revealed plans to enhance its data and analytics capabilities to enhance monitoring of the UK’s financial sector.
Cybersecurity company Armis to be acquired by private equity firm
Cybersecurity firm Armis is being acquired by US private equity firm Insight Partners in a deal valuing the company at $1.1bn, a report from Reuters claims.
