InsurTech Zego has sold over 100 million hours’ worth of insurance policies
London-based gig economy InsurTech startup Zego has sold more than 100 million hours’ worth of flexible policies.
Singapore’s derivatives market overhaul: Understanding the MAS rewrite
In a significant move set for October 2024, the MAS will implement changes to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reporting requirements.
IFRS takes the reins of TCFD, marking a milestone in sustainability reporting
The ISSB will take over the responsibilities of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) starting from next year.
Tax compliance firm Blue dot banks $32m while eyeing global expansion
AI-driven tax compliance solution provider Blue Dot secured $32m in a Series C round led by Ibex Investors in partnership with Lutetia Technology Partners.
Papaya to acquire Azimo to boost its payroll capabilities
Papaya Global, the global people management platform for the remote working era, has agreed to acquire Azimo, global digital cross-border payments service.
Israel and Croatia team up to boost FinTech innovation
FinTech entrepreneurs in Croatia and Israel may soon work closer together as the two countries have signed an agreement to encourage innovation in the sector.
SiriusPoint and Tara Hill Insurance Services partner to target E&S market
SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Tara Hill Insurance Services, have formed a strategic Excess & Surplus lines (E&S) partnership.
LDA Capital bets $10m on SKYPLAY’s blockchain gaming rise
SKYPLAY, a gaming platform provider, has secured a sizeable investment of $10m from global investment firm LDA Capital Limited.
SmartStream expands global reach with cloud-native AI service launch
Transaction lifestyle management provider SmartStream Technologies has boosted its global footprint with the launch of SmartStream Air version 3.
Over half of consumers abandoned onboarding processes in 2021
More than half of consumers (68%) abandoned a financial application during the onboarding process in 2021, up from 63% in 2020, research from Signicat claims.