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73 Strings

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.
Aon

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. 
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.

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.

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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