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FCA fines Barclays £26m for how the bank treated credit customers

Barclays has been slammed with a £26m fine after a City watchdog found that it treated consumer credit customers who experienced financial difficulties poorly.

Should a firm choose cyber insurance or cyber risk management?

Cyber risk management and cyber insurance are not interchangeable, a firm needs to have both to ensure they are fully protected in the digital ecosystem, according to a new podcast from KYND.

InsurTech100 companies Akur8 and Wakam team up to drive innovation in insurance

InsurTech100 companies Akur8 and Wakam have formed a partnership to drive innovation within the insurance space.

SolarWinds hack attack likely compromised thousands of companies’ data

Thousand of customers may have had their data compromised in the SolarWind hack attack that's come to light over the past few days.

Should you outsource or build your own WealthTech solutions?

Implementing digital wealth management solutions can be tempting for many companies. However, the choice of whether they should build their own, enlist vendors or mix the two approaches is far from easy to make.

German regulator boss sacked over Wirecard transactions

Head of German audit regulator Apas has been dismissed with immediate effect after disclosing that he'd been trading with Wirecard stocks when the company was being audited earlier in 2020.

Sigma Ratings welcomes new US anti-money laundering law

Following the intense scrutiny of the FinCEN Files, US lawmakers have introduced new legislation to fight money laundering.

SEON teams up with TruNarrative

Online fraud prevention company SEON has teamed up with TruNarrative to improve verification capabilities.

Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...

Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.

Over 80% of investors are planning to increase allocation to alternatives over next five...

More than four-fifths (84%) of investors are planning to increase their allocation to alternatives over the next five years, according to a new report from AIFMetrics.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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