Tag: US
The US government issues a warning as ransomware rates increase
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence has issued a warning to US individuals and businesses after the number of ransomware attacks have increased.
The CSBS to launch unified compliance exam for payments firm to...
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has released a new programme whereby payment firms can complete one compliance examination and be regulated across...
FireMon secures $40m in debt financing after being deemed critical to...
Network security policy management company FireMon has received $40m in debt financing from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
SEC opens up private capital market for more people
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to amend its definition of accredited investors, meaning more people will soon be eligible to enter the private capital market.
Russian charged for trying to recruit company employee to install malware
The US Department of Justice has charged a Russian citizen who travelled to the US to recruit a big company employee to install malware on the business' computers.
Capital One to pay $80m fine for its data breach last...
Capital One Financial has been ordered to pay an $80m fine by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) after its data breach in 2019.
US SEC issues $5m penalty to Morgan Stanley for misleading clients
The US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a $5m penalty to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney after it providing misleading information to clients in its retail wrap fees programmes.
Fenergo reveals new cloud-based onboarding and anti-money laundering solution
FinTech Fenergo has unveiled a new cloud-based remote account opening solution ahead of schedule in order to assist US small businesses in accessing PPP emergency loans.
SEC to hold virtual coffee meetings with public to discuss coronavirus...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to host “virtual coffee breaks” to engage with players in the financial market to discuss impacts of the coronavirus.
Sepio Systems closes new investment hot off the heels of its...
Sepio Systems, which offers rogue device mitigation software, has closed a $4m investment, just months after closing its Series A on $6.5m.