Russia-linked cyberattack hits Spanish research center
Spain’s leading scientific research center has been targeted by a cyberattack that has origin links to Russia.
RegTech startup Compliance.ai lands $6m in funding
Compliance.ai has landed $6m in funding from existing investor Cota Capital and first-time backer JAM FINTOP.
Continuous compliance automation platform RegScale bags $20m Series A
Continuous compliance automation software platform RegScale has closed its Series A round on $20m.
Cybrary scores $25m in financing raise
Cybrary, a company that sells access to a platform focused on cybersecurity workforce education and training, has raised $25m from a Series B round.
EBA launches consultation on internal ratings-based systems handbook
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on its supervisory handbook for the validation of internal ratings-based systems.
CaixaBank launches Climate Risk Unit as part of its Sustainability Directorate
CaixaBank has launched its Climate Risk Unit as part of its Sustainability Directorate, which has seen it bolster its commitment to sustainability.
SEC charges numerous firms for identity theft prevention deficiencies
The SEC has separately charged JP Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services and TradeStation for deficiencies relating to the prevention of customer identity theft.
ID-Pal teams with Lerex for fraud protection
Identity verification provider ID-Pal will help payment solution provider Lerex Technology with its identity verification, e-verification and anti-money laundering and KYC requirements.
Twitter warns of increasing government overreach of user info
Twitter has warned that governments globally are asking the firm to remove content or snoop on private details of user accounts at a heightening rate.
5 areas firms need to improve to be Consumer Duty compliant
The FCA recently released its final guidance on Consumer Duty proposals, which enforces controls on firms to ensure they provide good outcomes for customers. Aveni recently outlined the five crucial areas firms need to improve to be Consumer Duty compliant.
