Company News

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.
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, announced that Edmund Reese will be appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective 29 July 2024.

Edmund Reese to join Aon as CFO amidst strategic growth plans

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, announced that Edmund Reese will be appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective 29 July 2024.
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Shifting legal landscapes: Decoding UBO rule enhancements in APAC

Moody's Analytics recently put a spotlight on the ongoing ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) rule enhancements in the Asia Pacific region.

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.

Black Widow to harness Tractable’s AI

InsurTech Tractable will collaborate with Black Widow, a vehicle imaging capture platform, to transform automotive sales with more transparent insights into a vehicle’s condition.

Fama and Sterling sign partnership to empower businesses to make better background checks

Sterling, a background and identity services provider that caters to the financial services industry, has signed a partnership with Fama, an AI-based social media and web screening solution, to help businesses make better hiring decision.
Allianz, a world-leading insurance brand, has launched a new three-tier home insurance product aimed at providing more choice for UK homeowners.

Allianz unveils new home insurance options to enhance UK coverage

Allianz, a world-leading insurance brand, has launched a new three-tier home insurance product aimed at providing more choice for UK homeowners.
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How firms can harness the power of corporate governance

In a recent post by Diligent, the company outlined eight key ways that companies can harness the power of corporate governance. 

Insurance firms sign Tech Nation’s FinTech Pledge

A cohort of insurance providers signed up to the FinTech Pledge, which was launched across the UK banking sector last year by tech company growth platform, Tech Nation.

OECD publishes consultation on tax transparency framework for crypto assets

The OECD has released a consultation document concerning a new global tax transparency framework to provide the reporting and exchange of information of crypto assets.

News Stories

Basel IV unpacked: How different jurisdictions are setting their timelines

Different jurisdictions around the world are gearing up to implement Basel IV, each adopting a unique approach that considers local market conditions and regulatory frameworks.

The rising need for automated compliance technology in finance

In the financial services sector, tracking employee compliance such as licensing, registrations, and continuing education is a complex task.
New research from NTT DATA UK&I has unveiled that 82% of UK consumers have not noticed a change in their interactions with insurance providers since the Consumer Duty Act was implemented in July 2023.

UK insurance firms struggle to meet Consumer Duty Act expectations

New research from NTT DATA UK&I has unveiled that 82% of UK consumers have not noticed a change in their interactions with insurance providers...
MAPFRE has reported a substantial 46% increase in its net result for the first half of 2024, reaching €462m.

MAPFRE sees monumental 46% surge in profits for H1 2024

MAPFRE has reported a substantial 46% increase in its net result for the first half of 2024, reaching €462m.
NatWest has announced its acquisition of Metro Bank's £2.4bn mortgage portfolio, adding approximately 10,000 customer accounts to its books.

NatWest lands Metro Bank’s £2.4bn mortgage portfolio

NatWest has announced its acquisition of Metro Bank's £2.4bn mortgage portfolio, adding approximately 10,000 customer accounts to its books.

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