ForgePoint Capital most active cybersecurity-focused investor in 2020
ForgePoint Capital is the most active sector-focused cybersecurity investor in 2020, having deployed over $100m into companies.
ESG a growing factor for decision making in insurance, AM Best study finds
A recent survey by AM Best has found that six in ten US insurance companies agree demand from stakeholders to consider ESG factors in their decision making is growing.
Khazna closes seed funding round led by Algebra Ventures
Egyptian FinTech Khazna has announced that it has raised seed money in a new round led by venture capital firm Algebra Ventures.
Curve expands wearables services through new Garmin, Fitbit and Sony partnerships
UK payment company has signed a new partnership to make payments easier through wearable devices.
US Senate confirms ex-National Security Agency official as CISA director
The US Senate has confirmed Jen Easterly as the new director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
BondAval secures $7m from Octopus Ventures-led seed round
InsurTech firm BondAval, which aims to democratise access to credit terms, has raised $7m from a seed funding round.
Kapital secures $165m boost to revolutionise SME financial services
Kapital, a dynamic global bank and tech platform, has announced a significant financial raise, securing a total of $165 million in funding.
Generali poised to take Malaysian life insurance market by storm
Global insurer and asset manager Generali has acquired the majority stakes in the AXA-Affin joint ventures in Malaysia.
Kamakura’s new suite helps Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad’s digitalisation process remain compliant
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad’s taps RegTech Kamakura Corporation to ensure its digitalisation process remains compliant.
APRA targets bank resilience with new liquidity changes
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is making strides to fortify the banking sector against future stress.