Financial institutions stories
Continuous screening vital to detect 75% more money mules
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A study by Synectics reveals that 75% of money mules remain undetected without continuous KYC and AML screening, presenting a major threat to banks.
Asian banks face rising crime threat due to low AI use
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A report reveals that over 50% of financial institutions in Asia are failing to adopt AI for anti-money laundering, risking exposure to financial crime.
Busting money laundering in Australia is dependent on making better data connections
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money laundering
The persistent ability of criminals to exploit legitimate structures to launder money has banks and others on the hunt for new tools and techniques to counter the threat.
Ben Hurley named CEO to lead Devexperts' growth phase
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financial institutions
Devexperts has appointed Ben Hurley as its new CEO, signalling a clear focus on innovation and growth as the company expands its market presence.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners
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Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders
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payment technologies
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A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.
Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
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blockchain
Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms
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financial institutions
A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.
Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution
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ransomware
Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.
DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields
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DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.
Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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cloud services
A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.
Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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connectivity
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monetary authority of singapore
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financial institutions
Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.
Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Akamai’s new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.
Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Binance Australia's September report reveals stabilised crypto markets after August's 13.1% decline, with Bitcoin support around USD $60,000. TRX surged 19.5%.
Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Mercedes-Benz’s Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.
Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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financial institutions
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qualys
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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data sharing
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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outage
Only 20.8% of finance professionals have stressed exit plans with suppliers, despite DORA recommendations, highlighting a key vulnerability exposed by a recent CrowdStrike outage.
Cloudera achieves PCI DSS Level 1 certification, boosts security
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Cloudera achieves PCI DSS Level 1 compliance, underscoring its commitment to cybersecurity and aiding financial institutions' AI-driven initiatives amid rising data breaches.