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FCA

FCA Reviews Trading Apps

The FCA has published findings from a study which indicates the use of digital engagement practices (DEPs) by trading apps can influence user behaviour, increasing trading frequency and risk-taking among consumers.

Citi are to launch a new online savings account

Citi is looking to release a new high-interest online savings account next year.
RegTech

What impact is the FCA Digital Sandbox bringing for RegTech startups?

While the RegTech sector is fairly young compared to some of its counterparts, the industry is brimming with energy and innovation.

SE2 acquires Breathe Life to scale SaaS insurance solutions

SE2, a life and annuity insurance technology and services company, has acquired Breathe Life, an SaaS platform for the insurance industry.

HSBC UK introduces fraud awareness app to bolster business safety

HSBC UK has launched a fraud awareness app to provide companies with news on emerging scams in real-time as well as tips and advice.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global leader in insurance services, has announced an agreement to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel) for $600m.

Zurich acquires AIG’s travel insurance business for $600m to expand global reach

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global leader in insurance services, has announced an agreement to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel) for $600m.

Digital Media Solutions acquires InsurTech UE.co

Marketing company Digital Media Solutions has bought InsurTech company UE.co.
Euronext

Euronext launches climate-focused indices supporting Paris Agreement goals

Euronext, the prominent European market infrastructure provider, has made waves today by unveiling two novel indices.

InsurTechs Ascend and Stere join forces

InsurTech infrastructure companies Ascend and Stere have partnered to provide existing brokers, MGAs and carriers with digital experiences.

SentinelOne: Chinese hackers likely behind Russian government agency breach

Endpoint protection firm SentinelOne has claimed Chinese hackers were ‘likely’ behind a series of intrusions on Russian government agencies last year.

News Stories

US takes the gold for FinTech deals this week - Here are this week's 36 deals

US takes the gold for FinTech deals this week – Here are this week’s...

It was a strong week for US-based FinTech companies, with 17 securing fresh capital this week.  Aside from the US dominating the week for deals,...
Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank has unveiled BASF’s inaugural sustainability-linked payables finance programme in Asia, concentrating on its operations in China.
PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts secures major investment from GrowthCurve

PureFacts Financial Solutions, a renowned provider of revenue management solutions tailored for the investment sector, recently announced a significant development.
Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum and ComplyAdvantage join forces to enhance compliance and operational efficiency

Tuum is a next-generation core banking platform, has partnered with ComplyAdvantage, a financial crime intelligence platform that offers AI-driven risk data and fraud detection technology to a global client base.
Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs bags $4.5m from CIBC to streamline insurance claim reviews with AI

Wisedocs, an innovative leader in the InsurTech sector, recently received a significant financial boost. CIBC Innovation Banking has extended $4.5m CAD in growth capital financing.

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