HDI Global has partnered with AI-native InsurTech firm mea Platform to deploy AI across its global underwriting and claims operations, as the insurer looks to improve data processing and operational efficiency at scale. The partnership will see mea’s technology used to standardise how HDI ingests and classifies inbound underwriting and claims data, including broker submissions, mid-term amendments, first notice of...

It was a modest week for FinTech deals and funding, with a total of $677m raised across 14 deals.  It represented a slight downturn on the previous week, which had seen $814m raised across 17 deals. This week was supported by three deals, which accounted for the lion share of the funding. The top three deals of the week collectively raised...

Risk management is one of the core foundations of a firm’s compliance workflow. When implemented effectively, risk management helps ensure compliance processes are not just a tick-box exercise by identifying, assessing and mitigating potential breaches. As the regulatory landscape continues to grow in complexity, RegTech solutions have become a major force in helping financial institutions streamline and scale their...

Four in ten Britons have turned to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini for personal financial guidance, according to 2025 research from comparison site Finder. One in six have sought investing advice or stock tips through generative AI, while one in seven have used the technology for digital asset guidance. Ortec Finance, a provider of technology and solutions for...

Open-end mutual fund inflows in Italy deteriorated sharply in March 2026, as rising risk aversion and a worsening geopolitical environment pushed investors towards liquid and defensive instruments, a trend that Prometeia's nowcasting models suggest will persist, albeit with modest improvement, into April. According to monthly data from Assogestioni, net inflows into open-end mutual funds fell to -€4.4bn in March, a...

Experian, the global data and technology company, has announced a new long-term global partnership with ServiceNow, the AI platform provider, to bring autonomous AI agent capabilities to enterprise workflows at scale. The agreement will see Experian's Ascend Platform natively integrated into the ServiceNow AI Platform, enabling AI agents to access Experian's decisioning and analytics capabilities from within existing business workflows....

Syspro, a purpose-built ERP platform for manufacturing and distribution, has announced a partnership with Nuvei, a global FinTech providing payment infrastructure, to embed payment processing directly into its ERP system for manufacturers and distributors. The collaboration connects Syspro's PayThem Payment Gateway to Nuvei's global payments infrastructure, linking sales orders and accounts receivable into a single operational environment. When a sales...

Navan, a global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, has unveiled a suite of new AI-driven features at Navigate, its first-ever user conference, aimed at significantly boosting productivity for finance teams and business travellers alike. The announcement centres on four new capabilities: two AI-powered admin companions, one for travel and one for expense management, alongside a conversational trip booking tool...

Private markets and tax‑efficient investments are moving steadily into the mainstream of UK wealth management. Advisers are increasingly using them in everyday portfolio construction as clients look for diversification, tax planning and long‑term growth.  The shift is happening quickly. The global private‑wealth channel is estimated at more than $450tn, and private‑market exposure is becoming increasingly relevant to retail portfolios. Regulatory developments such...

Derivative Path, a derivatives and risk management platform for financial institutions, has unveiled ALM Strategy Builder, a new product designed to allow banks and credit unions to construct, stress-test, compare and present interest rate hedging strategies within a single environment. The tool compresses analytical work that has traditionally demanded hours or days of manual effort into seconds, addressing what the...