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Lumu Technologies bags $30m in Series B for cybersecurity boost

Lumu Technologies bags $30m in Series B for cybersecurity boost

Lumu Technologies, a cybersecurity innovator, is buzzing with excitement as they unveil their $30m Series B funding coup. This round was spearheaded by Forgepoint Capital, demonstrating robust investor confidence in Lumu's vision and operational prowess.
FTC

FTC nominees push for Congress-led data privacy legislation

A trio of nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stressed the importance of Congress passing a federal privacy bill.
Gem

Gem Security snags $23m in capital for cloud threat detection tech

Gem Security, an Israeli startup with operations in New York, recently secured a substantial amount of $23m in venture capital.

Sigma360 revolutionises adverse media screening with ArticleAI

Leveraging global media for a more proactive stance on risk is the future of financial crime prevention. Traditional methods often involve manual searches across various applications to identify potential threats in customer and counterparty relationships. While this may have been the standard practice in the past, advancements in technology are reshaping the landscape.
Chubb and SentinelOne's collaboration promises a new era in cyber threat defense

Chubb and SentinelOne’s collaboration promises a new era in cyber threat defense

Chubb, recognised as the world's largest publicly traded property & casualty insurance firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with SentinelOne, an established leader in the cybersecurity sector, to enhance cyber risk management for businesses in the U.S.
compliance

Financial crime compliance costs skyrocket to $206.1bn globally

RegTech firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions has unveiled its annual True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Report.
Vali Cyber earns $15m seed fund to amplify Linux cybersecurity

Vali Cyber earns $15m seed fund to amplify Linux cybersecurity

Vali Cyber, described as a future-focused provider of Linux cybersecurity solutions, is celebrating the closure of its seed funding round. The firm successfully secured a noteworthy $15m.
Navigating SEC's marketing rule: Essential insights from recent Risk Alerts

Navigating SEC’s marketing rule: Essential insights from recent Risk Alerts

The SEC has always been at the forefront of regulating firms, ensuring they maintain good marketing practices. Its risk alerts play an instrumental role, offering firms the much-needed guidance to prepare for impending examinations.
Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant red flags in anti-money laundering (AML) activities. Consequently, one must ask, is your institution actively identifying shell companies in its transactions? More importantly, can it detect shell companies with tangible sanctions and watchlist links?

The importance of identifying shell companies

Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant...
Alessa

The complete guide to suspicious activity reports and AML measures

Alessa recently took the time to provide a full guide to suspicious activity reports and anti-money laundering measures.

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