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WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has partnered with Ukrainian insurer VUSO to introduce a London market-backed facility covering cargo and war-on-land risks.

WTW and VUSO collaborate to provide war-on-land risk coverage in Ukraine

WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has partnered with Ukrainian insurer VUSO to introduce a London market-backed facility covering cargo and war-on-land risks.
Everest Insurance, a leading global insurance provider, has officially launched its operations in Australia after receiving approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Everest Insurance to launch in Australia

Everest Insurance, a leading global insurance provider, has officially launched its operations in Australia after receiving approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Securing the future: How Fintechs can enhance operations with dynamic risk assessment

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, where innovation and digitalisation are driving unprecedented changes, the importance of robust risk management practices cannot be overstated, according to Flagright.
FloodFlash, a leading provider of parametric flood insurance solutions, has recently launched its Dealer Open Lot program in response to the urgent need to support US businesses, particularly auto dealers, facing the looming threat of severe flooding during the upcoming hurricane season.

FloodFlash unveils sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance for US auto dealers

FloodFlash, a leading provider of parametric flood insurance solutions, has recently launched its Dealer Open Lot program in response to the urgent need to support US businesses, particularly auto dealers, facing the looming threat of severe flooding during the upcoming hurricane season.
Cybsafe

Parents prioritise online safety education when choosing children’s banks

A study conducted by CybSafe, the human risk management platform, has shed light on parents' priorities when selecting banks for their children.
Schroders Greencoat, a specialist in renewables and energy transition infrastructure under Schroders Capital, announced today a substantial commitment of £170m from the Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) into its flagship UK private markets fund. 

Schroders Greencoat lands £170m for UK renewable infrastructure fund

Schroders Greencoat, a specialist in renewables and energy transition infrastructure under Schroders Capital, announced today a substantial commitment of £170m from the Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) into its flagship UK private markets fund. 
ERM, a leading sustainability advisory firm, has unveiled its latest a new consulting business designed to assist companies in navigating the realm of carbon credits as they tackle their greenhouse gas emissions and strive for decarbonisation.

ERM launches Climate Markets to navigate carbon credit landscape

ERM, a leading sustainability advisory firm, has unveiled its latest a new product designed to assist companies in navigating the realm of carbon credits as they tackle their greenhouse gas emissions and strive for decarbonisation.
KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.

KYND and Intelligent Insurer survey gives key insights on US cyber insurance market

KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.
In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 

Inside the evolution of barcode scanners

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 
Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

InsurTech unicorn Go Digit General Insurance to launch IPO to raise funds

Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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