SEC stories

DTCC expands its Cloud First plan with AWS and Microsoft, moving core clearing systems to public cloud while widening Azure support for digital assets.

Nasdaq sets out equity token blueprint to let companies issue on-chain shares while preserving control, rights and US regulatory status.

Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.

ZeroDrift emerges from stealth with USD $2m to automate real-time compliance checks on outbound communications in regulated industries.

DTCC will tokenise US Treasuries on the Canton Network with Digital Asset, aiming for an MVP in 2026 as part of a multi-year roadmap.

DTCC and BNY unveil Collateral-in-Lieu cleared repo service, aiming to cut double-margining and boost buy-side access before 2027 rules.

REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.

AI, data and 'governance intelligence' set to transform private markets as regulators, LPs and retail investors demand real-time transparency.

Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.

Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.

FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

Research by Panaseer reveals UK firms suffer GBP £10 billion losses annually due to cybersecurity control failures, highlighting urgent challenges for security leaders.

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.

The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.

businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.