Financial Action Task Force’s draft guidance on virtual assets could be its attempt to...
The new draft guidance on virtual assets from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) might its attempt to keep up with the rising pace of the virtual asset market, according to Sigma Ratings.
Jumio, Microsoft enter alliance to support decentralised digital identity service
Identity verification firm Jumio has collaborated with Microsoft to integrate the latter’s Azure Active Directory (AD) verifiable credentials to Jumio’s platform.
Quantifind forms a contract with the US’ Department of Defense
Quantifind, a SaaS platform designed to automate financial crimes investigations and screening, has formed a deal with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) within the U.S. Department of Defense.
48% of senior professionals in financial services believe open banking increases data protection burdens...
Nearly half of senior professionals within businesses feel open banking will have huge costs to store and protect data, a new study from Yolt Technology Services claims.
ESMA fines Moody’s €3.7m for failing to disclose conflicts of interests
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fined credit ratings firm Moody’s €3.7m for breaching rules including the failure to disclose conflicts of interests.
Austrade and FinTech Australia sign memorandum of understanding
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission(Austrade) has signed a memorandum of understanding with national FinTech association FinTech Australia.
Chainalysis hits the $2bn valuation mark after $100m Series D close
Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis has scored $100m in its Series D round, which brings its valuation to $2bn.
Morphisec said to raise $31m to grow its US and Israel teams
Endpoint security solution Morphisec has reportedly closed its latest funding round on $31m to hire more staff in the US and Israel.
Why small businesses need to take cybersecurity and cyber insurance seriously
While small businesses might feel they are too small to be a victim of a cyber-attack, that is not the case and cyber insurance should no longer be seen as a luxury.
Alessa issues new webinar on how financial institutions can improve OFAC compliance
Compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions is a major challenge for financial institutions, but how can they be certain they meet the necessary requirements.
