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Martello Re Limited, an asset-intensive reinsurer, has successfully closed a second round of equity funding, raising $935m from both existing and new shareholders.

Asset-intensive reinsurer Martello Re secures $935m in equity funding round

Martello Re Limited, an asset-intensive reinsurer, has successfully closed a second round of equity funding, raising $935m from both existing and new shareholders.
Carbon Underwriting Limited, a specialist and independent managing general underwriter, announces the launch of its second syndicate, Syndicate 5757, following approval from Lloyd’s.

Carbon Underwriting launches innovative Syndicate 5757 with Lloyd’s approval

Carbon Underwriting Limited, a specialist and independent managing general underwriter, announces the launch of its second syndicate, Syndicate 5757, following approval from Lloyd’s.
The Microinsurance Network (MiN), a non-profit association, has announced the appointment of Matthew Genazzini as its new executive director, effective 1 October 2024.

Microinsurance Network appoints Matthew Genazzini as new executive director

The Microinsurance Network (MiN), a non-profit association, has announced the appointment of Matthew Genazzini as its new executive director, effective 1 October 2024. Genazzini, a...
The European Central Bank (ECB)’s climate-related supervision has already led to an improvement in banks’ risk exposure and management, and increased capital allocation towards green finance, according to researchers at the central bank.

ECB researchers claim that EU banks have already reduced climate risk

The European Central Bank (ECB)’s climate-related supervision has already led to an improvement in banks’ risk exposure and management, and increased capital allocation towards green finance, according to researchers at the central bank.

FRC’s revised stewardship code eases reporting demands

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has implemented significant changes to the UK Stewardship Code, aimed at simplifying the reporting process for signatories. According to...
London-based InsurTech, Wrisk, has announced a 219% year-on-year revenue growth in H1 2024.

London-based InsurTech Wrisk sees remarkable 219% YoY revenue growth in H1

London-based InsurTech, Wrisk, has announced a 219% year-on-year revenue growth in H1 2024.

HSBC sets sights on sustainable finance with climate-focused infrastructure unit

HSBC has announced the creation of the HSBC Infrastructure Finance (HIF), a new division focusing on climate-aligned infrastructure and project financing. According to ESG News,...
pKYC

Exploring the rapid advancements and future of pKYC in banking

pKYC, or proactive Know Your Customer, is an innovative approach that initiates real-time reviews as changes in a client's KYC profile are detected.
While the impact of last week's CrowdStrike outage is yet to be fully understood, it serves as an opportunity for C-suite and other business decision-makers to think through technology dependencies and the steps necessary to respond to this outage – as well as to mitigate related risks in future.

CrowdStrike outage: The key lessons

While the impact of last week's CrowdStrike outage is yet to be fully understood, it serves as an opportunity for C-suite and other business decision-makers to think through technology dependencies and the steps necessary to respond to this outage – as well as to mitigate related risks in future.

iDenfy unveils new automated utility bill verification to enhance KYC compliance

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based software provider, specializes in identity verification and fraud prevention. Established with a commitment to technological innovation, iDenfy recently announced its new...

News Stories

Cosine builds UK's first sovereign frontier AI model

Cosine builds UK’s first sovereign frontier AI model

Cosine, a British sovereign AI frontier lab founded in London in 2023 and selected by the UK government as part of its sovereign AI...

TCS wins AI transformation deal with Canada Life

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT services and consulting firm, has entered into a multiyear transformation and managed services agreement with Canada Life,...
Al Ahly Capital leads MNT-Halan investment round

Al Ahly Capital leads MNT-Halan investment round

MNT-Halan, Egypt and MENA's first FinTech unicorn, has completed the first closing of a new investment round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment...
compliance

From fragmented to connected compliance: Connecting the dots for crypto compliance in tomorrow’s RegTech

What’s the future of compliance inside banks? Smarter, faster, more joined-up systems informed by intelligent analytical agents. To help make it happen, the recent...

Zinnia launches headless annuity order entry platform

Zinnia, an Eldridge Industries business and life and annuity insurance technology platform backed by KKR and Vista Credit Partners, has launched headless annuity order...

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