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MyComplianceOffice (MCO), a provider of integrated compliance management software, has appointed Conor O’Kane as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

MyComplianceOffice announces Conor O’Kane as new CIO

MyComplianceOffice (MCO), a provider of integrated compliance management software, has appointed Conor O’Kane as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Collinson, a global leader in customer benefits and loyalty, and Starr Insurance have collaborated to distribute a real-time parametric travel disruption insurance product.

Collinson and Starr Insurance unite to provide real-time travel disruption cover

Collinson, a global leader in customer benefits and loyalty, and Starr Insurance have collaborated to distribute a real-time parametric travel disruption insurance product.
The carbon credit insurance market is poised to reach $1bn by 2023, according to a new landmark report from Oxbow Partners and Kita.

Carbon credit insurance market could reach $1bn by 2023

The carbon credit insurance market could reach $1bn by 2023, according to a new landmark report from Oxbow Partners and Kita.
Goboony, Europe’s premier camper-sharing platform, has partnered with iptiQ, a subsidiary of Swiss Re, to introduce a bespoke digital insurance solution which has been tailored to the unique needs of motorhome owners.

Goboony partners with Swiss Re subsidiary iptiQ to launch motorhome insurance solution

Goboony, Europe’s premier camper-sharing platform, has partnered with iptiQ, a subsidiary of Swiss Re, to introduce a bespoke digital insurance solution which has been tailored to the unique needs of motorhome owners.
HawkSoft and Elevate Teams have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at enhancing support for independent insurance agencies.

Elevate Teams joins HawkSoft’s Solution Partner program

HawkSoft and Elevate Teams have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at enhancing support for independent insurance agencies.
The majority of wealth managers (70%) have expressed dissatisfaction or indifference towards their existing technology systems, according to recent research conducted by Avaloq.

Majority of wealth managers are dissatisfied or indifferent to their current technology

The majority of wealth managers (70%) have expressed dissatisfaction or indifference towards their existing technology systems, according to recent research conducted by Avaloq.
Munich Re, a renowned reinsurer, has unveiled a new global parametric team dedicated to addressing natural catastrophe risk transfer solutions.

Munich Re launches new parametric insurance team

Munich Re, a renowned reinsurer, has unveiled a new global parametric team dedicated to addressing natural catastrophe risk transfer solutions.
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced a groundbreaking parametric insurance policy aimed at protecting the coral reef system of the South Pacific Ocean’s Lau Group of islands.

WTW launches first-ever coral reef insurance policy in Fiji

WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced a groundbreaking parametric insurance policy aimed at protecting the coral reef system of the South Pacific Ocean’s Lau Group of islands.
Kin Insurance, the pioneering digital, direct-to-consumer home insurance company, has secured $15m in financing to take its value passed $1bn and secure the highly-coveted Unicorn status.

Kin Insurance surpasses $1bn valuation and gains Unicorn status

Kin Insurance, the pioneering digital, direct-to-consumer home insurance company, has secured $15m in financing to take its value passed $1bn and secure the highly-coveted Unicorn status.
According to recent reports from The Times, the United Kingdom is poised to pioneer the development of a revolutionary concept: the implementation of AI-powered 'Smart eGates' at its airports, marking a significant stride towards establishing an "Intelligent Border," and ushering out the era of traditional physical passports.

“Smart eGate” trial imminent: Is this the beginning of the end for traditional passports?

According to recent reports from The Times, the United Kingdom is poised to pioneer the development of a revolutionary concept: the implementation of AI-powered 'Smart eGates' at its airports, marking a significant stride towards establishing an "Intelligent Border," and ushering out the era of traditional physical passports.

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The importance of fiduciary duty for registered investment advisers

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Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.

Visa and J.P. Morgan partner to drive faster domestic payments in the US

Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.
Stockholm Exergi has penned a landmark contract with Microsoft to cover 3.33m tonnes of permanent carbon removals from bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) at Värtan in Stockholm.

Stockholm Exergi pens landmark contract with Microsoft for largest-ever carbon removal deal

Stockholm Exergi has penned a landmark contract with Microsoft to cover 3.33m tonnes of permanent carbon removals from bio-energy with carbon capture and storage...
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How Gen AI is revolutionising risk management in financial services

In the era of Gen AI, risk management practices in the financial services industry need to be ready for significant evolution.

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