Managers of Wealth Fintech

Billions in cryptocurrency wealth wiped out after hack

The exchange did not disclose the value of tokens stolen. The theft was of less well-known cryptocurrencies rather than bitcoin itself.

Leading Companies Join Forces to Identify Cybersecurity Best Practices

Cybersecurity has become a top management priority for companies, which must embrace technological innovation to meet changing market needs.

Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Blockbid Separates from the Pack to Stop Fraudsters and Money Launderers

This reflects an emerging trend that Blockbid is out in front of and companies in many different industries are working to implement quickly.

SGG Group makes another acquisition

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed by August 2018.

Westpac lost files of hundreds of clients, whistleblowers say

BT Financial Group, the bank’s wealth management arm, reportedly discovered the loss while digitising its records

Cyber crooks claim to hit two big Canadian banks

Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) said on Monday that cyber attackers may have stolen the data of nearly 90,000 customers

Tech: Biometric ATM technology comes to South Africa

Remembering your pin will soon be a thing of the past as South African banks lead the change to biometric ATMs.

Asset managers told to face up to rising cyber and engineered crime threat

Combine that with today’s laser-focus on the protection of data, and security is becoming ever more crucial for these organisations.

Turning technology against criminals by Megan Butler

Our hope is that this event will alleviate some of those fears because technology is increasingly essential to combatting financial crime.

The SEC created a fake ICO website to show just how easy it is to scam investors

When users press the “Buy Coins Now” button, they are instead directed to page at another SEC site -- this one with investor education tools and tips.

AdNovum: Partnership with NetGuardians

The sophisticated analyses allow NetGuardians' platform to identify potential fraud already while it is being prepared.

Nomura, Ledger and Global Advisors Partner to Explore Building a Secure Digital Asset Custody Solution

The custody offering will address challenges faced by investors entering the sector.

Africa must be wary of a blockchain brain drain

Africa set to benefit significantly from blockchain initiatives

'Machine on Machine War' the Future of Cybercrime

“Many defences are to stop unauthorised persons, if the person is in fact authorised, that gets them over the first two or three hurdles.”

Australia's biggest bank admits data loss of 19m accounts

PM Malcolm Turnbull called it ‘an extraordinary blunder’

Standard Bank leverages RiskIQ product suite to automate the defence of its digital presence

RiskIQ now provides Standard Bank in-depth information about its digital assets and highlights potential risks

Investment Association calls on money managers to collaborate on cybersecurity threats

The IA has also launched a cybersecurity committee, which will work with firms, regulators and public authorities to develop cybersecurity guidance.

United States: Cybersecurity For Retirement Plans

The main areas of concern include the unauthorized exposure of participants' personal information, the theft of money from retirement accounts, and the infiltration of service provider systems.

Humans Only: Cyborgs Sidelined For America's Cup

Artificial Intelligence will, however, play a vital role in Emirates Team NZ’s defence bid.

TD joins Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

"We are building a digital bank for the modern customer," says Jeff Henderson, Executive Vice President & CIO at TD.

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