APRA guidance offers support on tackling climate-related financial risks
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued a draft practice guide to banks, superannuation trustees and insures on managing climate-linked financial risks.
BigID rakes in $30m investment to bolster unicorn status
US data intelligence firm BigID has secured $30m in financing from global private equity investor Advent International.
CluedIn eyes expanded global footprint following $15m Series A
Danish data management company CluedIn has raised $15m from a Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital.
Saudi Payments teams with IBM, Mastercard to launch instant payment system
Saudi Arabia’s only financial payments company Saudi Payments (SP) has introduced ‘sarie’ – an instant payments system – in collaboration with IBM and Mastercard.
FICO survey highlights evolving identity theft challenges in the online age
A survey by data analytics company FICO has found up to 4% of UK consumers believe their identity has been stolen online.
UK Chancellor examines case for new ‘Britcoin’ digital currency
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential ‘Britcoin’ or central-bank-backed digital currency.
Cyber risk greater threat than a financial crash, Federal Reserve chair warns
The chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell has claimed he is more worried about cyber risk than the possibility of another financial crash.
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).
SteelEye set to bolster reach with North America expansion
London-headquartered RegTech firm SteelEye is eying development across North America following two strong funding rounds last year.
Nationwide survey identifies password security risk among US employees
A study of 1,000 US employees by Keeper Security has found a majority are using sticky notes to store their work-related passwords.
