NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MCO (MyComplianceOffice) has advanced to #42 in the 2026 Chartis RiskTech100, marking its third straight year of upward movement and another appearance among the world’s top 50 risk-technology providers.

The recognition reflects MCO’s continued momentum and innovation in delivering a unified platform that helps financial institutions manage compliance more effectively and with greater transparency.

“MCO is delighted to be recognized once again among the world’s foremost risk and compliance technology providers and to have moved still higher in the rankings,” said CEO Brian Fahey. “Our consistent trajectory demonstrates our ability to innovate, scale and deliver a unified, global compliance platform for our clients. We remain firmly focused on helping firms stay ahead of evolving regulatory demands with integrated, effective solutions.”

“Regulators and boards alike expect proof of effective oversight,” Fahey added. “We’re empowering compliance teams with technology that gives them both confidence and control — for today’s rules and tomorrow’s challenges.”

MCO’s ranking in the RiskTech100 underscores its growing global footprint and commitment to helping clients meet complex compliance demands.

“MyComplianceOffice’s inclusion in the RiskTech100 reflects its continued advances in third-party risk and compliance technology,” said Phil Mackenzie, Senior Research Principal at Chartis. “The firm has demonstrated a consistent ability to address evolving regulatory and operational requirements with integrated, data-led solutions, and its broad focus on holistic risk across the enterprise aligns well with an industry that is increasingly seeking a unified customer view.”

The Chartis RiskTech100^® is a comprehensive independent study of the world’s major players in risk and compliance technology. Rankings are based on functionality, core technology, strategy, customer satisfaction, market presence and innovation, and focus on solutions, industry segments and success factors.

MCO was also recently recognized by Chartis as a category leader in the 2025 Communications Monitoring and Enterprise GRC Solutions Quadrant reports and was included on the Chartis Financial Crime and Compliance50 ranking.

Read the full RiskTech100^® 2026 report here.

About MCO  

MCO (MyComplianceOffice) provides integrated compliance management software that enables global financial services firms to operate efficiently, ethically, and compliantly. With 30 products on a single system, the powerful MyComplianceOffice platform lets compliance professionals demonstrate that they are proactively managing compliance obligations and the regulated activities of employees, the company and third parties.   

1500+ client companies across 125+ countries use MyComplianceOffice to reduce the risk of misconduct and effectively oversee compliance obligations.

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Binance Academy, the open-access blockchain and crypto learning hub of Binance, today launched a special online course geared toward regulatory and compliance professionals curious about the world of crypto as part of Binance’s ongoing partnership with the Global Fintech Institute.

As digital assets continue to reshape the financial services industry at an unprecedented pace, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to lead this transformation has become more important than ever.

About the Course

Titled Introduction to Regulatory Risks and Frameworks, the curriculum consists of virtual modules led by guest instructors Dr. Ernie Teo, Director of Applied Computing in Finance at Nanyang Technological University, and Nizam Ismail, CEO of Ethikom Consultancy, a former regulator and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officer.

The course concludes with an expert panel discussion on navigating the evolving regulations that features Richard Teng, Binance CEO; Dr. Ernie Teo; Elsa Madrolle, General Manager, Europe for VerifyVASP, and Grace Chong, Head of Financial Services Regulation at Drew & Napier LLC.

The course is accessible via Binance Academy, available to the public at no cost, and is recommended for aspiring regulatory professionals of all levels of experience seeking insight into regulatory dynamics shaping the crypto industry.

The syllabus incorporates the topics fundamental to the crypto industry such as money laundering risks and investor protection principles. The course also features real-world cases like the FTX collapse, describes today’s global regulatory landscape, and introduces key compliance risk areas. It also touches on RegTech and SupTech, covering their definitions, industry adoption, and role in enhancing regulatory oversight.

Module topics include, but are not limited to:

• Global Regulatory Status by Country
• State of Crypto Asset Regulation
• Evolving Attitude Towards Crypto Regulations
• Case Study: Binance’s AML Efforts
• Case Study: Binance’s Corporate Cross-Border Regulatory Insights

Access Introduction to Regulatory Risks and Frameworks on Binance Academy.

Strengthening Binance’s Partnership with GFI

First announced at the GFTN Forum in Japan in March 2025, Binance’s strategic partnership with GFI aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an era defined by constantly evolving financial regulations.

To inaugurate the strategic alliance, Binance sponsored over 500 scholarships for GFI’s 16-hour online program Foundation in Crypto Regulation and Compliance, supporting the needs of professionals in regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and compliance roles with particular interest in the crypto industry.

Binance’s support has allowed GFI to expand its educational programs, conduct critical research, and foster industry-wide collaboration, bridging the knowledge gap between traditional finance and digital innovation. The partnership is instrumental in equipping professionals with the expertise to navigate regulatory challenges, harness new opportunities, and drive responsible adoption of cutting-edge financial technologies.

Through its ongoing collaborative efforts, Binance continues to develop accessible, forward-looking learning programs designed to empower current and future professionals with the most up-to-date industry insights.

As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, timely education plays a pivotal role in shaping its direction. By empowering individuals and organizations through knowledge, Binance and GFI hope to bring about a more inclusive, efficient, and resilient fintech ecosystem. Through such educational initiatives, we aim to drive the growth of the next generation of fintech leaders.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Trusted by more than 289 million people in 100+ countries, Binance offers a portfolio of products and services spanning trading, finance, education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 innovations. Binance is committed to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people worldwide. For more information, visit: www.binance.com.

Latest release delivers native AI connectivity, behavioral analytics, and high-performance architecture for modern security operations

INDIANAPOLIS and PARIS, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today announced the general availability of Clear NDR^® Enterprise U42. This major release introduces groundbreaking AI integration capabilities, advanced behavioral analytics, and significant performance enhancements that position Clear NDR as an essential foundation for AI-powered security operations.

Stamus Networks Announces Clear NDR Enterprise U42

Clear NDR Enterprise U42 addresses critical challenges facing modern security teams: integrating AI into security workflows, reducing alert fatigue in SIEM systems, and scaling detection capabilities to match growing network demands. The release introduces seven major capabilities that transform how organizations leverage network intelligence for threat detection and response.

“U42 represents a pivotal moment in network-based threat detection and response,” said Eric Leblond, co-founder and CTO of Stamus Networks. “We’re not just adding features – we’re fundamentally changing how security teams work with AI and network intelligence. By providing native AI connectivity through Model Context Protocol and delivering high-fidelity threat context to SIEM platforms, Clear NDR becomes the intelligence layer that makes AI security investments truly effective. Combined with our performance improvements, organizations can now detect sophisticated threats faster while dramatically reducing the noise that has plagued security operations.”

Key Capabilities in Clear NDR Enterprise U42

• Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration – Enables native integration with AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, and Copilot) via MCP endpoints for AI-powered threat hunting and investigation assistance.
• Host Alert Outlier Detection – Uses behavioral analytics to identify anomalous activity patterns for individual hosts, detecting needle-in-haystack threats missed by traditional volume-based detection. This feature proved extremely valuable during recent NATO live fire exercises, Crossed Swords and Locked Shields.
• Low-noise DoC and DoPV events properly conveyed to SIEM – Delivers Declaration of Compromise (DoC) and Declaration of Policy Violation (DoPV) incident logs to SIEM/XDR systems with complete context, extending Clear NDR’s alert fatigue reduction benefits across the entire security stack.
• SMB Insights – Consolidates SMB protocol metadata into composite events for accelerated session analysis and ML-based file sharing security while dramatically reducing data storage requirements and log volume.
• Seamless IOC Ingestion – Automatically imports threat intelligence indicators without manual rule creation, reducing deployment time from hours to minutes.
• Multi-stage Response Workflows and Authentication – Supports chained API calls with multiple authentication methods for complex automation workflows and response orchestration.
• High-Performance Postprocessing – Replaces legacy post-processing with high-performance engine for higher event throughput at lower CPU cost, enabling support for Clear NDR probes that monitor more than 200 Gbps network traffic.

Empowering AI Security Investments

As organizations invest heavily in AI-powered security operations, Clear NDR U42 ensures these systems have the comprehensive network intelligence needed to operate effectively. The Model Context Protocol integration enables security practitioners to empower generative AI and agentic AI systems directly with Clear NDR’s network intelligence, creating unprecedented opportunities for automation and natural language-driven threat investigation.

Production-Ready Today

Clear NDR Enterprise U42 is available immediately to all Clear NDR Enterprise customers. Organizations interested in experiencing these capabilities can request a demonstration at www.stamus-networks.com.

About Stamus Networks

Stamus Networks is the global leader in Suricata-based network security and the creator of the innovative Clear NDR system. Providing superior network intelligence that empowers security AI platforms, Clear NDR closes visibility gaps and reduces alert fatigue, transforming raw network traffic into actionable security insights with unmatched transparency, customization, and effectiveness. Trusted by leading financial institutions, government agencies, and participants in NATO’s largest cybersecurity exercises, Stamus Networks delivers proven, high-performance network detection and response solutions. For more information visit www.stamus-networks.com.

A fusion of art, AI, and playful learning brings warmth, imagination, and human connection into technology, showing how creativity turns everyday moments into inspiring experiences.

HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix is exploring new ways for young consumers to connect with technology through its imaginative campaign “SMART Fruit Market” in Indonesia. The initiative turns daily life into a space for creativity, combining AI-generated artistry, interactive learning, and human-centered storytelling.

Based on insight into how young people experience technology, Infinix takes a different approach from traditional tech marketing by adding warmth, wit, and deeper consumer insights to its communications.

“The SMART Fruit Market reflects how Infinix blends cultural insight with creative imagination to craft storytelling with warmth and relevance,” said TT Liu, Chief Marketing Officer of Infinix. “We aim to use creativity, education, and interaction as bridges to bring technology closer to life, inspiring young people around the world to explore infinite possibilities for the future.”

A Creative Fusion of Art and Technology

Infinix unveiled a series of  AI-generated shorts that reimagine the perspectives of history’s most influential thinkers and artists, each portrayed in a distinct creative setting with their own playful “fruit-picking philosophy.” Through witty dialogue and visual metaphor, the shorts illustrate how everyday decisions can mirror the way consumers make smarter, value-driven technology choices.

Rule 1: “Color Makes Freshness Obvious.”
Rule 2: “High Prices Do Not Always Mean Higher Value.”
Rule 3: “You Need Greater Energy.”
Rule 4: “The Best Always Look Alike.”

Blending everyday humor with relatable insight, the campaign turns fruit-picking into a metaphor for mindful decision-making in technology. By connecting familiar life moments with creative storytelling, the shorts bridge art, science, and daily life—reflecting Infinix’s belief that technology should spark creativity, foster connection, and bring warmth to innovation.

Building on this idea, Infinix brought the concept offline through the SMART Fruit Market pop-up, where visitors experienced the four principles via interactive installations, learning zones, and themed photo spaces featuring the Infinix SMART 10 Plus.

The activation drew more than 8,000 visitors across Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya, generating strong engagement and positive audience feedback.

Humanizing Technology through Everyday Insight

Through consumer insight, Infinix found that young people seek innovation with a human touch. The brand moves beyond product-centric communication by weaving technology into daily life through storytelling that feels intuitive, emotional, and inspiring. 

This approach turns innovation into a human-centered experience, encouraging people to see technology not merely as a tool but as part of their lifestyle and creativity.

From Supermarket Aisles to Immersive Spaces

The campaign began in late September as a “Fruit Stall” activation inside Super Indo supermarkets in Jakarta. Among fresh-fruit displays, shoppers discovered smartphones accompanied by the same four playful selection principles, helping audiences evaluate technology with clarity and confidence.

Encouraged by the strong response, Infinix expanded the idea into a larger, immersive SMART Fruit Market pop-up. Participants joined the “Trade Your Apple” challenge for opportunities to win vouchers, merchandise, and the SMART 10 Plus smartphone—turning fruit picking into an interactive learning experience that linked technology with everyday culture.

“We turned a simple fruit-shopping idea into an interactive learning experience,” said Sergio Ticoalu, Head of Marketing, Infinix Indonesia. “This campaign connects technology to daily life and shows that making smart choices can be enjoyable.”

Continuing to Build Insight-Driven Creative Campaigns

Following the campaign’s success in Indonesia, Infinix will continue developing insight-driven creative strategies across global markets. Through collaborations with local communities and creative partners, the brand aims to create emotionally resonant experiences that bring warmth and inspiration to smart technology for consumers around the world.

About Infinix

Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

For more information, please visit www.infinixmobility.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IMG (International Medical Group) is excited to announce the winners of its ninth annual Leave Your Mark Grant. This year, more than 4,000 organizations and individuals submitted entries, making it the largest applicant pool in the history of the grant. The two winning organizations are Holistic Ministry of Children of the Horn of Africa (HMCHA) and Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation Indonesia, each receiving $3,500. The three winning individuals are Megan Parham, Joe Charles, and Martin France, each receiving $1,000.

HMCHA is a faith-based organization that helps children in Ethiopia rise out of poverty through education and mentoring. Through its child sponsorship program, HMCHA’s mission is to help students in the Oromia region graduate, support their own families, and contribute to society.

“We are honored and deeply grateful to be a recipient of IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant,” said Carol Pfleiderer, HMCHA’s Sponsor Coordinator. “This generous support enables us to expand our reach by training more teachers and equipping schools in Oromia with essential resources like solar lights, books, and bookcases. It’s a meaningful investment in the future of children who are striving to rise out of poverty.”

Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation Indonesia is a non-profit organization committed to bridging access to education and basic needs for families living in some of Indonesia’s most remote islands and coastal areas. By providing school boats and clean water solutions, the organization helps children reach school safely and supports communities in building healthier, more sustainable futures.

“We are so excited to have been chosen for the Leave Your Mark Grant,” said Meralda Adam, Chairperson at Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation Indonesia. “These funds will allow us to provide a school boat in a remote coastal village, ensuring children no longer risk their lives paddling unsafe sampans to reach school. We will also be able to install 20 water filters in area households and provide essential educational materials to children, such as books and uniforms.”

The three individual Leave Your Mark winners support a wide range of mission and social good organizations working around the world. This year’s winners will use their grant funds to support initiatives including church planting and well-digging in Kenya, bridge construction for students in Panama, and volunteer-led building projects across the developing world that promote education, public health, and women’s empowerment.

“For the ninth year, we’re honored to recognize individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact through mission and social good work,” said Justin Poehler, IMG Chief Commercial Officer. “This year’s Leave Your Mark Grant recipients exemplify the spirit of service by working to bring clean water, safe transportation, education, and infrastructure to communities in need around the world.”

IMG has insured mission and social good organizations since the early 1990s, providing key benefits and assistance services for thousands of customers who serve or volunteer internationally. The Leave Your Mark program was launched in 2017 to give back to organizations with charitable missions.

About IMG^® (International Medical Group^®)
IMG^® (International Medical Group^®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. The preeminent provider of travel and health safety solutions, IMG offers a wide range of insurance programs, including international private medical insurance, travel medical insurance, and travel insurance, as well as enterprise services, including insurance administrative services and 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance. IMG’s world-class services, combined with an extensive product portfolio, provide Global Peace of Mind^® for travelers, students, missionaries, marine crews, and other individuals or groups traveling, working, or living away from home. For more information, please visit www.imglobal.com.

Media Contact: Carly Kessler, IMG Communications Manager, carly.kessler@imglobal.com