Deal Updates

Kenzo Security, a cybersecurity startup specialising in AI-powered security operations, has emerged from stealth with $4.5m in seed funding aimed at accelerating its platform development and team expansion.

Renewing sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) contracts is a critical component of staying compliant in the fast-evolving regulatory landscape. As financial institutions navigate increasingly stringent rules around financial crime and international sanctions, keeping these contracts up to date is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Client onboarding is a critical first step in understanding who financial institutions are doing business with and assessing potential risks. This know your client (KYC) process helps firms meet anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and broader compliance requirements, while also preventing fraud.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against FinTech firms MoneyLion and DailyPay, accusing them of preying on hourly workers across the state with illegal, high-interest payday loans.

Pillar Security, a US-based startup specialising in AI-native cybersecurity solutions for enterprises, has announced the close of a $9m seed funding round.

In today’s fast-moving workplace, many employees are familiar with the surprise of a new software platform suddenly appearing on their screens—often with little to no prior warning or consultation. While well-intended, these abrupt technology rollouts can lead to unintended disruption, especially when key users are left out of the decision-making process.

Since its official launch in July 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty has become a cornerstone of UK financial services regulation. Designed...

e AI has secured $30m in funding to accelerate its mission to enable safe, secure, and compliant deployment of generative AI technologies.

NetRise, a cybersecurity firm specialising in software supply chain risk management, has secured $10m in Series A funding to enhance its visibility and threat detection capabilities across software ecosystems.

In today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape, firms are under mounting pressure to shift from reactive to proactive compliance. The days of treating compliance as...