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Nominations Open: Best Cyber Insurance Company 2026
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (312+ words) The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for Best Cyber Insurance Company 2026, recognising insurers that have demonstrated excellence in providing comprehensive, innovative, and reliable cyber insurance solutions in an increasingly digital…...
Russia-linked Hackers Breach Ukrainian Prosecutors' Emails
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (856+ words) A Russia-linked hacking campaign, attributed to Fancy Bear by some analysts, compromised over 170 Ukrainian prosecutors" email accounts from September 2024 to March 2026. The breach, discovered via leaked data by Ctrl'Alt'Intel, sheds light on espionage targeting anti'corruption and asset'recovery b WASHINGTON, April…...
Best New Islamic Open Banking APIs 2026 " Nominations Open
2+ week, 1+ day ago (208+ words) Global Banking & Finance Review has opened nominations for its Best New Islamic Open Banking APIs 2026 award, celebrating innovation and impact in Shariah'compliant open banking APIs. The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards Program has officially opened nominations for Best New Islamic…...
Nominations Open For Fastest Growing Islamic Retail Bank 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (204+ words) GBFR has opened nominations for the Best Islamic Retail Bank 2026 award, spotlighting Sharia'compliant banks excelling in innovation, digital engagement, and financial inclusion. Submit via the official form to gain recognition. Banks that showcase innovation, rapid growth, and measurable impact in…...
Nominations Now Open for Best ESG Fintech Company 2026
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (198+ words) The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Best ESG Fintech Company 2026, recognising fintech organisations that have demonstrated excellence in leveraging technology to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes across financial services. Recognising Excellence in…...
Basel IV vs. The AI Bots: Why the Banking Rulebook Must Evolve in the Age of Algorithmic Herding
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (910+ words) The next financial crisis may not trigger a bank run, but a code run. As algorithms synchronize, borders close, and the global workforce stagnates, the margin for error in the global economy is vanishing. With the focus of this discussion…...
US Disrupts Russian Military DNS Hijacking Network, DOJ Reports
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (435+ words) WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The U. S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it carried out a court-authorized disruption of a DNS hijacking network controlled by a Russian military intelligence unit. The network was operated by Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff…...
Germany Issues Warning Over Russian APT28 Cyber Spying Campaign
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (279+ words) Germany's domestic intelligence agency (Bf V), with support from BND and the U. S. FBI, has warned that the Russian-linked cyber'espionage group APT28 (Fancy Bear) compromised multiple vulnerable TP'Link routers'including about 30 in Germany'to conduct spying on military, government and critical infra BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters)…...
Calling For Entries: Best Islamic Micro Finance Bank 2026
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (146+ words) Global Banking & Finance Review is now accepting entries for Best Islamic Micro Finance Bank 2026, celebrating institutions that deliver innovative, Sharia'compliant microfinance to underserved communities. Check out the complete awards timetable here. The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards recognise excellence, innovation,…...
Nominations Open: Best Islamic Bank for Micro & SME Mobile App 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (226+ words) Nominations are open for the Global Banking & Finance Review's Best Islamic Bank for Micro & SME Mobile App 2026, celebrating outstanding Sharia'compliant mobile banking innovation for micro and SME users. The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards Program has officially opened nominations for…...