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Global fraud prevention leader BioCatch valued at $1.3bn in Permira takeover

BioCatch, a leader in digital fraud detection, is set to be acquired by Permira Growth Opportunities II, the PE arm of Permira. 
Amwins, a leading insurance distributor, has announced the formation of Amwins National Transportation Underwriters (ANTU) designed to streamline market access. 

Amwins unveils Amwins National Transportation Underwriters for enhanced market access

Amwins, a leading insurance distributor, has announced the formation of Amwins National Transportation Underwriters (ANTU) designed to streamline market access. 
Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance International promotes Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer

Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

CyberNut unveils K-12 cybersecurity awareness, bags $800k pre-seed

CyberNut, a Miami, Florida-based startup, recently stepped out of stealth mode. The company has introduced a novel security awareness training platform specifically designed for the K-12 education sector.
Amazon Shopping’s seamlessly integrated barcode scanner has transformed how users discover and purchase products. The feature’s simple yet efficient design prioritises the user experience, offering a seamless scanning experience. Scanbot SDK delves into the intricacies of Amazon's barcode scanner technology. 

Enhancing online shopping: Inside Amazon’s barcode scanner technology

Amazon Shopping’s seamlessly integrated barcode scanner has transformed how users discover and purchase products. The feature’s simple yet efficient design prioritises the user experience, offering a seamless scanning experience. Scanbot SDK delves into the intricacies of Amazon's barcode scanner technology. 

EFRAG and IFRS Foundation collaborate to simplify sustainability reporting

The IFRS Foundation, in conjunction with the EFRAG, has released guidance aimed at facilitating the adoption of sustainability reporting.
IBM

IBM boosts ESG reporting capabilities with Envizi’s CSRD module launch

IBM has recently unveiled the latest advancements in its ESG data platform, IBM Envizi.
Sylvera

Sylvera launches new tool for enhanced carbon credit procurement

Sylvera has recently introduced an addition to its platform aimed at simplifying and expediting the process of filtering and comparing carbon projects.
Ushur unveils AI-powered self-service solution for financial institutions

Ushur unveils AI-powered self-service solution for financial institutions

Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has introduced a new self-service solution tailored for financial institutions to automate Know Your Customer (KYC) and paperless enrolment processes.

Altruist hits $1.5bn valuation with $169m Series E fundraise

Altruist, a modern custodian tailored for RIAs, has recently announced a significant milestone in its funding journey.

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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