AUSTRAC unveils guides to tackle ransomware, digital currency criminality
AUSTRAC has released two financial crime guides to aid companies stop ransomware attack payments and the criminal abuse of digital currencies.
Digital identity citadel scores pre-seed funding
Arbor Steel, which claims to be the ultimate digital identity citadel, has raised £200,000 in pre-seed funding, following the launch of its platform to market.
Themis collects $9m seed financing
Themis, a collaborative governance, risk and compliance platform, has scored $9m in a seed investment.
Why crypto firms should complete AML/CFT business risk assessments
In a time where the cryptocurrency industry is going from strength to strength, becoming authorised by a financial services regulator is the crucial aim for industry players.
Are clients and companies speaking the same language on ESG?
With the upcoming MiFID II regulation, many financial institutions are gearing up for a huge shake up on the regulatory side. Are clients and companies on the same page regarding ESG?
FBI issues warning regarding new payment phishing scheme
The FBI has published an alert on a new phishing scheme that is aimed at tricking victims into undertaking money transfers to cybercriminal-controlled accounts.
FiVerity, Fortanix, Intel partner for confidential computing in finance
Digital fraud prevention solution FiVerity, multi-cloud security company Fortanix and Intel Corporation have all teamed up to bring confidential computing to financial services.
FinCEN publishes advisory on kleptocracy and foreign policy corruption
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an advisory on kleptocracy and foreign policy corruption.
CyberTech company ThreatLocker locks in $100m Series C
Global cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker has raised a $100m Series C funding round, which was led by global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
Goldman Sachs pumps investment into CyberTech Fortress
CyberTech firm Fortress has secured $125m in investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and other investors to help secure critical industry supply chains.
