HSBC UK introduces fraud awareness app to bolster business safety
HSBC UK has launched a fraud awareness app to provide companies with news on emerging scams in real-time as well as tips and advice.
ESMA releases final MiFID II and MIFIR market data obligations report
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its final report on MiFID II and MiFIR obligations concerning market data.
Cybercriminal forum offers $100k prize for stealing cryptocurrency assets
A Russian-speaking cybercriminal forum has hosted a contest for cybercriminals to provide methods for targeting cryptocurrency-related technology.
MAS provides consultation response to credit bureau, reporting regulations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation response on draft regulations and notices relevant to licensed credit bureaus under the Credit Bureau Act 2016.
CSI eyes bolstered instant payments adoption through pilot program
Computer Services Inc (CSI) will participate in the FedNow pilot program with the aim of increasing the adoption of instant payments in the US.
Sweden temporarily closes infectious diseases database due to hack attempts
The Swedish Public Health Agency temporarily closed down the country’s infectious diseases database SmiNet following several hacking attempts.
US confirms JBS Foods ransomware cyberattack likely Russia-linked
The US has confirmed that the cyberattack on food processing company JBS Foods was a ransomware attack likely coordinated by a Russian group.
How cybersecurity startups and neobanks scooped the most funds among last week’s 42 investment...
While Covid-19 continues to haunt us, the FinTech industry continues to rake in millions of dollars. Neobanks and cybersecurity companies were the top-scoring sectors to raise investment among the 42 rounds that FinTech Global reported on last week.
HeyTrade to implement Veriff’s identity verification technology
Investing platform HeyTrade has implemented Veriff’s global identity verification services as part of a new deal to improve onboarding.
Interpol diverts $83m of online fraud from cybercriminals
Interpol claims it has intercepted $83m belonging to victims of online financial crime from being transferred into the accounts of their hackers.
