Publications

Article 13 Oct 2021 - 11 minutes read

SWIFT Customer Security Programme: New Challenges?

Every year, SWIFT updates and publishes security controls that all SWIFT users must apply to their SWIFT-related infrastructure. This article will highlight updates to the annual assessment and attestation process and provide best practices and strategies for CISOs to consider in the 2022 update.

Article 13 Oct 2021 - 8 minutes read

Risks Stablecoins Pose to the Cryptocurrency Market

On Tuesday September 21st, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler made clear his view of stablecoins, describing the cryptocurrency conduit as ‘poker chips at the casino’ and a ‘danger to investors with questionable long-term viability.

Article 21 Sep 2021 - 8 minutes read

Catch Them if You Can… Cyber Diligence in Private Equity

There is a new variable that needs to be considered in PE valuation: the impact of an undisclosed cyber breach. The deal team is constrained by three interrelated limitations when it comes to assessing cyber risk for a target: a lack of time, information asymmetry, and skill set.

Article 30 Mar 2021 - 9 minutes read

FinCEN: COVID-Related Crimes, Scams, and Cyberattacks

FinCEN has issued several advisory warnings over the past year about a growing variety of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the acceleration of the vaccine rollout, financial institutions must remain vigilant against vaccine-related financial crimes.