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How financial institutions can succeed in mobile banking post-pandemic

A OneSpan blogpost has underlined how financial institutions (FIs) can compete in the mobile banking sector following the shifts brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The ECCT bill: A landmark in UK’s fight against economic crime

The UK has recently taken a step in combatting economic crime with the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill.

European Parliament calls for greater consumer protections in AI

The European Parliament has called for new rules which will protect consumers with interactions involving AI and automated decision-making (ADM).
FCA

FCA to establish advisory committee to work on ESG issues

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it is establishing a new advisory committee to its board to work on ESG challenges.
Gartner reports that 64% of customer-facing employees highlight the market’s need for a solution that minimises friction and breaks down information silos. Furthermore, by the end of 2024, companies adept at implementing a “total experience” strategy will outperform their competitors by 25% in satisfaction metrics.

How to boost customer satisfaction with HCL’s Total Experience platform

Gartner reports that 64% of customer-facing employees highlight the market’s need for a solution that minimises friction and breaks down information silos. Furthermore, by the end of 2024, companies adept at implementing a “total experience” strategy will outperform their competitors by 25% in satisfaction metrics.

InsurTech Blueprint banks $16m, buys Southwest Land Title Insurance Company

Real estate company Blueprint Holding Co., a Nashville-based owner of InsurTech company Blueprint Title, raised $16m in Series B funding.
Nearpay

Saudi FinTech innovator Nearpay secures $14m in Series A funding

Nearpay, a Saudi FinTech startup specialising in payment infrastructure as a service, has achieved a milestone of raising $14m funding.

Revolut hijacked a Monzo Twitter thread and things got weird really fast

When Monzo asked its Twitter followers what feature they would like to add, Revolut replied, “Auto-switch to Revolut button.” Then all hell broke loose.
Autorek

RegTech Autorek set to expand headcount across the UK

Scotland-based RegTech AutoRek has revealed it plans to add 30 more positions across the UK as the company seeks to meet growing demand for its solutions.
Artex EMEA, a global insurance manager, has integrated the team from Malta-based Bee Insurance Management Ltd., to continue its global expansion journey.

Artex EMEA strengthens team with addition of Bee Insurance’s Simon Camilleri as executive director

Artex EMEA, a global insurance manager, has integrated the team from Malta-based Bee Insurance Management Ltd., to continue its global expansion journey.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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