Company News

Value of AML fines grow fivefold in 2020

There were 45 fines for AML failures issued globally during 2020, which matched the levels of 2019, and 2021 looks set to match this figure, according to a report from Kroll.

InsurTech market expected to generate over $158bn by 2030

A report published by Allied Market Research has detailed that the InsurTech market is expected to garner $158.99bn globally by 2030.

PayPal to allow UK users buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies

PayPal’s UK customers can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.

Klarna expands European presence with Poland launch

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna teamed with H&M to launch its app and its Pay in 30 days BNPL option in the Polish market.

Drake-backed FinTech Aspiration set for IPO through SPAC merger

Sustainable FinTech platform Aspiration is set to go public through a $2.3bn merger with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate III Financial Partners.

Hackers stole personal data from over 40 million T-Mobile customers in ‘sophisticated cyberattack’

Data from 40 million former and prospective T-Mobile customers was compromised by hackers as part of a recent breach of the telecom giant.

Mobility insurance platform DigiSure comes out of stealth with $13.1m funding

San Francisco-based mobility insurance platform Digisure launched its embedded protection platform following a $13.1m funding round led by Morado Ventures.

Ex-Lazada execs’ insurance marketplace Lifepal fetches $9m in funding

Indonesian digital direct-to-consumer (D2C) insurance marketplace Lifepal raised an oversubscribed $9m Series A funding round, bringing the total capital raised to $12m.

CISA offers government and private sector guidance on ransomware prevention

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has shared guidance on how the government and private sector can prevent ransomware data breaches.

Mosaic, DXC team to launch new speciality InsurTech platform

Mosaic Insurance and end-to-end IT services firm DXC Technology have partnered to launch a new insurance technology platform.

News Stories

Akur8 and Heritage Insurance forge alliance to revolutionize insurance pricing

Akur8 and Heritage Insurance forge alliance to revolutionize insurance pricing

Heritage Insurance, a leading property and casualty insurance holding company based in Tampa, Florida, has teamed up with Akur8, known for its next-generation insurance pricing solutions powered by transparent machine learning.
PropEco raises £275k to revolutionize property risk management with climate focus

PropEco raises £275k to revolutionize property risk management with climate focus

PropEco, a Glasgow-based tech company, recently secured a seed investment of £275,000. The company is known for its advanced technology platform that evaluates the long-term value and viability of properties with an innovative approach.
Mylo partners with Fayr: Revolutionising insurance access for divorced parents

Mylo partners with Fayr: Revolutionising insurance access for divorced parents

Mylo, a leader in the InsurTech industry, and Fayr, an innovative mobile application aiding divorced parents, have formed a strategic partnership.
XTCC and Carbonmark forge new paths in carbon credit trading and transparency

XTCC and Carbonmark forge new paths in carbon credit trading and transparency

XTCC and Carbonmark have announced a strategic partnership aimed at democratising and scaling the carbon credit market.
compliance

Wordwatch report unveils legacy risks in compliance management

Research from Wordwatch has exposed significant vulnerabilities in the compliance archiving systems of regulated organisations in the UK.

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