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DoControl introduces SaaS security platform following funding injection

New York-headquartered network security firm DoControl has commercially launched its fully automated SaaS security platform on the back of receiving $10m in Series A funding.

Thirdfort bags £1.5m to accelerate LegalTech platform development

LegalTech startup Thirdfort has snared £1.5m in fundraising as it seeks to ramp up product development.

SafeGuard Cyber pulls in $45m to scale risk protection platform

Virginia-based cybersecurity firm SafeGuard Cyber has secured $45m in equity and debt financing to help expand its reach in the digital risk protection market.

Robust trade surveillance program reinforces market integrity in digital asset markets

Digital asset venues are finding a robust trade surveillance program reinforces market integrity and attracts investors used to operating in more transparent environments, according to regulatory expert Joseph Schifano.

Bryter raises considerable Series B to speed up US expansion

US cybersecurity business Bryter has snared $66m following a successful Series B round led by Tiger Global.

Aclaimant secures $15m Series B to support innovation, team expansion

Chicago-based Aclaimant has closed a $15m Series B equity and debt funding round led by Next Coast Ventures (NCV).

Israeli FinTech TipRanks scores $77m from financing round

Tel Aviv-based stock research platform TipRanks has secured $77M from a recent financing round led by Prytek and More Investment House.

Florida regulator seeks financial services modernisation reform

A top financial regulator from Florida is hoping to modernise the state’s policy stance on cryptocurrencies, banking and securities to become more competitive.

Nigeria’s SEC warns investment platforms to stop trading foreign securities

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned capital market operators to stop supporting online investment trading platforms and providing access to unregistered foreign securities in Nigeria.

Why risk assessment is important for financial institutions in a digital era

With every opportunity digital technology has provided to banks, customers and counterparties, it has also altered existing risk and often introduced new risk. While digital transformation is creating major opportunities, understanding and navigating through those risk areas is critical.

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