FCA Issues Warning to Payment Firms Over "Unacceptable" Risks
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to nearly 300 payment firms, stating that they must take prompt action to address "unacceptable" risks to consumers and the financial system or face closure.
Regulator takes control of Silicon Valley Bank
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has taken control of Silicon Valley Bank, with the FDIC appointed as receiver due to concerns of "inadequate liquidity and insolvency.
New Bill Introduced in the US Senate to Restrict Foreign Tech for National Security
A bipartisan bill, backed by the White House and introduced by a dozen U.S. senators on Tuesday, is proposing that the federal government initiate a process to systematically block foreign technology from reaching the domestic market when the technology poses a national security threat. The Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act could result in restrictions for the social media platform TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, according to its supporters.
Senators Call on Regulators to Address Zelle Fraud
A group of Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, have urged financial regulators to take action against fraud related to Zelle, a peer-to-peer payments service owned by seven of the largest banks in the US through Early Warning Services.
Wolters Kluwer creates new Corporate Performance and ESG division to meet bank demand
Source: Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer, the Dutch technology company, will bring together four of its global enterprise software businesses to form a new division, Corporate Performance & ESG.
SEC Expected to Finalize New Cybersecurity Oversight Regulations Later This Year
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating the securities industry in the United States. As technology continues to advance, so too do the risks and threats associated with cybersecurity. In response to these evolving risks, the SEC is expected to finalize new cybersecurity oversight regulations later this year.
Decentralised Finance: A Growing Concern for Financial Stability Board
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has intensified its scrutiny of Decentralised Finance (DeFi), expressing apprehension over the potential spill-over risks it poses to traditional finance. DeFi refers to a set of services in crypto-asset markets that aim to replicate some functions of the conventional financial system without the intervention of intermediaries.
Sanctions Imposed on Seven Members of Russian Hacking Collective Trickbot by US and UK
The United States and United Kingdom have made a significant move in the fight against cybercrime by imposing sanctions on seven members of the notorious Russian hacking group Trickbot. With a history dating back to 2016, Trickbot began its operations as a trojan virus aimed at stealing financial data and has since transformed into a sophisticated malware suite used for various malicious purposes, including ransomware attacks.
