HSBC taps Silent Eight for multi-year compliance deal to fight fraud
Having closed a $15m funding round in October, Silent Eight has kicked off 2021 by inking a multi-year partnership with HSBC.
DataPath spins out cybersecurity unit into new company MaxDefense
DataPath aims to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities on the back of a new partnership with Five/I Enterprises, which will see DataPath spin out its cybersecurity business unit into a stand-alone company MaxDefense.
Trump bans transactions to Alipay and other Chinese FinTech apps
Outgoing US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese-connected apps, including Alipay.
Ingram Micro EMEA and AppGuard team up to bolster SME cybersecurity
Ingram Micro EMEA and AppGuard have inked a partnership deal to better protect small businesses across Europe against cyber threats.
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The Bank of Jamaica explores changes to electronic payment regulations
The Bank of Jamaica is reportedly exploring regulatory framework for electronic payment service providers and is looking for industry proposals by January 15 2021.
Venafi hits $1.5bn valuation after latest funding round
Cybersecurity company Venafi has reached a $1.15bn valuation after securing an investment from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
HelpSystems to bolster cybersecurity offering with FileCatalyst acquisition
Software company HelpSystems has acquired FileCatalyst, a file transfer acceleration company, to strengthen its cybersecurity offering.
EU regulator pulls the plug on ten UK companies’ licences post-Brexit
The European Union's securities and markets watchdog has withdrawn the registrations of ten British credit rating agencies and trade repositories in the Brexit aftermath.
FinTechs urge the FCA to pull the plug on big banks’ data dominance
The Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec) has urged the UK's top financial regulator to make open banking truly open in 2021 and to "break" banks' dominance.
FCA reminds financial firms of their responsibilities after Brexit
With the UK having pulled out of the EU on New Year's Eve, the nation's financial regulator has reminded companies about the new red tape they must navigate.
