FinTech star 73 Strings pulls in $10m Series A round
73 Strings, a valuation and portfolio monitoring solutions provider, has achieved a remarkable success by securing its Series A round.
Decoding regulatory requirements: A deep dive into global financial surveillance
Financial firms operate in a complex regulatory landscape where adherence to compliance standards is paramount.
The three things insurers must do to boost their customer experience
Customers are demanding better customer experiences from insurers. Fortunately, technology could help.
RBC bolsters wealth management offering with Brewin Dolphin acquisition
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is to acquire UK-based wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin.
Zwipe partners with Allcard to launch biometric cards in Philippines
Payment card manufacturer Zwipe has partnered with Allcard to launch a dual-interface biometric payment cards across the Philippines.
Insurance veteran Anneliesse Oliveros ascends to Head of EMEA at Aon
Global insurance broker Aon, has recently appointed Anneliesse Oliveros as the Head of EMEA for their Global Broking Centre.
Should insurers invest in becoming an IT organisation?
As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.
The eight startups picked for the Holt Fintech Accelerator’s 2020 batch
Canadian Holt Fintech Accelerator has announced the eight FinTech companies to join its 2020 cohort.
Fidel API lands $65m in Series B
Fidel API, a global financial infrastructure platform, has snared $65m from a Series B funding round.
Shieldpay partners with Visa for secure P2P marketplace transactions
Secure payments platform Shieldpay has formed a partnership with Visa to support the use of payment cards on P2P marketplaces.