Line acquires GrayHash for fintech security
Looking to improve its messenger, AI, blockchain and digital asset exchange.
Cybersecurity
Malware campaign “Operation Sharpshooter” aims for UK fintech
McAfee warns of imminent danger and an in-memory implant.
Boku takes on mobile with $112m Danal acquisition
Will take on all its pure mobile security solutions.
Digital security firm Trustology gets $8m funding
ConsenSys’ cybersecurity baby is doing well.
Feedzai fighting financial crime with Risk Ledger
“Our goal has always been to make it harder and harder for fraudsters to hide.”
Top fintech stories this week – 7 December 2018
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What steps are in place to protect my money online?
The “invisible” nature of online transactions give pause for thought.
White paper: Adaptive Authentication – Superior User Experience and Growth through Intelligent Security
White paper on the state of authentication and the evolving threat landscape.
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam goes with Rambus for digital payments
Focusing on security and privacy through tokenisation.
Cybersecurity: private equity in pole position
Private equity is uniquely positioned as cybersecurity presents both a threat and an opportunity.
Professional cybercriminals put the heat on fintech
Danger skulks everywhere in EPC’s latest report on threats and fraud.
Protecting yourself from increasing cyberattacks
Stay diligent, keep updated, and safe surfing.
Banks sucked into Marriott’s massive data breach
Data from up to 500 million guests could be affected.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
Cathay Bank picks QuantaVerse to combat crime
Sino-American bank selects a range of AI-based anti-financial crime solutions.
Risk exchange CyberGRX raises $30m in funding
Series C round led by Scale Venture Partners.
UK fintech is slow runner in cyber defence race
Financial Conduct Authority evokes movie magic and urges need for speed.
Barclay Simpson: Growth Versus Governance
Some fintechs may feel corporate governance is a barrier to growth.
Arizona’s regulatory sandbox programme puts US on competitive fintech ground
Offering a competitive operating cost environment and one of the easiest to navigate for regulations.
Israel’s XM Cyber closes $22m funding
Series A round includes participation from Macquarie Capital and Nasdaq Ventures.
Bank of England tests financial sector’s cyber strength
Readying for resilience in a risky world.
Fraud foe Fraugster fetches $14m funding
Led by CommerzVentures, the venture capital subsidiary of Commerzbank.
Quantexa goes on data adventure with Accenture
The investment comes with a tech collaboration.
“Almost all” Pakistani banks hacked
Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency reveals security breach.
A two-speed journey: the impact AI and robotics will have on financial markets
Emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionise existing processes.
HSBC Bank USA hit by data breach
Data stolen includes full names, account numbers and transaction history.
How to unlock the potential of the growing cyber market
Insurers and start-ups have to work together to make the most of the growing cyber market.
AbiLab and Italian banks to lead REDFin cyber defence initiative
Europe’s Readiness Enhancement to Defend Financial Sector (REDFin) project aims to protect banks from cyberattacks.
Sibos 2018 video: the future of finserv
Sibos 2018 delegates ponder the future of finserv.
Sibos 2018 video: challenges ahead
Sibos 2018 participants share their views and experiences.
Top fintech stories this week – 26 October 2018
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Sibos 2018 interview: Parth Desai, Pelican – succeeding in the AI economy
Artificial intelligence can help banks obtain “customer cognizance”.
NatWest at Sibos – partnerships and collaboration
An interview with Martin Fiddaman, from NatWest.
Sibos 2018: is a cyber 9/11 event inevitable?
A conversation with Bi.zone’s Dmitry Samarstev.
EastNets shows off new AI-based fraud and money laundering tools
Combating money laundering and payment fraud.
Daily News at Sibos 2018 – Day 3
All the latest news and analysis from Swift’s premier event of the year.
Compliance: the big issues uncovered
Fraud prevention and detection, and how evolving tech and faster payments impact financial crime compliance.
Daily News at Sibos 2018 – Day 2
All the latest news and analysis from Swift’s premier event of the year.
Sibos 2018: Swift fights fraud with Payments Controls solution
Part of its Customer Security Programme (CSP).
