The United States has reached an agreement with Barclays Capital, Inc. and several of its affiliates (together, Barclays) to settle a civil action filed in December 2016 in which the United States sought civil penalties for alleged conduct related to Barclays’ underwriting and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) between 2005 and 2007. Barclays will…
Read moreThe top ten cryptocurrency exchanges are bringing in as much as $3 million per day in profit, according to Bloomberg calculations. Considering that cryptocurrency did not even exist until 2009, profit at that level is absolutely astonishing compared to the historical development of other industries. It is easy enough to understand how cryptocurrency exchanges make…
Read moreSharing sensitive information can pose potential privacy and security risks The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it has issued an Investor Alert to help consumers consider the risks of sharing personal financial account information and other sensitive information with data aggregators. Companies that offer financial data aggregation services put information about financial holdings…
Read moreUK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Verge Finance Private Lending. Verge Finance Private Lending is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying…
Read moreThe Federal Reserve has informed the public that work will begin this month on a new study that will measure fraud and associated costs in the U.S. payments system and identify the causes and contributing factors to fraud. The study is part of the Federal Reserve's ongoing effort to improve and support payment security throughout…
Read moreRadiflow, a provider of industrial cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure, has announced that RSA, a global cybersecurity firm delivering Business-Driven Security™ solutions, has joined the company’s technology partner ecosystem. Radiflow’s technology partner ecosystem consists of a growing network of complementary cybersecurity products and technologies that extend the capabilities of the company’s industrial cybersecurity solutions. The…
Read moreCoinsuper, Hong Kong's crypto banking & asset exchange expert, and BitUN, a private bank of blockchain assets, have just announced that they have made a strategic partnership agreement. Coinsuper and BitUN will join forces to strengthen long-term cooperation across all trading and customer services, and integrate both parties' advantages on technology, products & services, platform…
Read moreBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global fintech firm, announced that it has completed the acquisition of ActivePath, an Israeli-based digital technology company. ActivePath’s technology enhances the consumer experience associated with consumer statements, bills, and regulatory communications. ActivePath extends Broadridge’s ability to transform and accelerate the pace of digital adoption, further strengthening Broadridge’s Governance and…
Read moreIntercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, has released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report is a comprehensive, 59-page overview of the company’s efforts to support the communities in which it operates, invest in its people, promote principles of good governance, and uphold its…
Read moreFTSE Russell, the global index, data and analytics provider, informed that it has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be promoted to Secondary Emerging market status following the March 2018 interim country classification review. FTSE Russell formally reviews country classifications within its FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS) using a comprehensive, transparent and consistent methodology.…
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