RegTech

Ransomware the most significant cyber threat facing the UK, report finds

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claims it has fought off a record number of digital intrusions this year driven by a surge in ransomware.

ShardSecure closes oversubscribed seed fund as it looks to launch platform

Data protection startup ShardSecure has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round to help it bring its Microshard solution to market later this year.

MCO works with Governor Software to boost compliance

MCO (MyComplianceOffice) has formed a strategic partnership with Governor Software to help companies better track compliance requirements.

US government body sues Citizens Bank

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Citizens Bank for allegedly violating rules about properly managing and responding to credit card disputes.

Hackers demand $1m from insurer Shirbit to keep compromised client data private

Hacking group Black Shadow has demanded to be paid almost $1m to keep the customer data it stole from Israeli insurance company Shirbit private.

Trust Stamp teams up with Mastercard for boosting privacy and data security

Trust Stamp, an AI-powered authentication platform, has received a strategic investment from Mastercard.

Red Deer deploys MiFID II compliance tools to wealth management firm

MiFID II research management company Red Deer has been chosen by wealth management firm Charles Stanley to improve compliance capabilities.

SecuredTouch closes Series A round on $8m

Israeli mobile security behavioural biometrics startup SecuredTouch has closed an $8m Series A round.

Amazon’s India head tells the country to slash e-commerce red tape

If India wants to revive its economy, then it should make it easier to sell things online, according to a top Amazon executive.

Vesttoo fraud scandal: The story so far

Vesttoo ended 2022 by obtaining the much coveted Unicorn status, however 2023 has been anything but a fairytale, as the Israeli FinTech has found itself mired in the midst of a public fraud scandal.

News Stories

Berenberg partners with Kaizen to enhance EU and UK MiFIR transaction reporting

Berenberg, one of Europe’s leading privately owned banks, has partnered with Kaizen, a top RegTech firm, to streamline its regulatory reporting processes.
Danish FinTech firm Flatpay secures $47m to enhance simple payment solutions for SMEs

Danish FinTech firm Flatpay secures $47m to enhance simple payment solutions for SMEs

Flatpay, a Danish company focusing on payment solutions, has successfully secured $47m. The investment was led prominently by Dawn Capital alongside participation from Seed Capital and several unnamed investors.
Bridgewise raises $21m in new funding to expand its AI financial intelligence platform globally

Bridgewise raises $21m in new funding to expand its AI financial intelligence platform globally

Bridgewise, the pioneering AI-based analytics platform for global securities, has successfully completed a new funding round, securing $21m.
Cynomi secures $20m to expand vCISO platform for MSPs globally

Cynomi secures $20m to expand vCISO platform for MSPs globally

Cynomi, the trailblazer in virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) platforms, has successfully secured $20m in a new funding round. The investment was spearheaded by...
Toku's Series A infusion of $9.3m to bolster digital collections in Latin America

Toku’s Series A infusion of $9.3m to bolster digital collections in Latin America

Toku, a Chilean FinTech platform, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising a substantial $9.3m.

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