Company News

Martello Re Limited, an asset-intensive reinsurer, has successfully closed a second round of equity funding, raising $935m from both existing and new shareholders.

Asset-intensive reinsurer Martello Re secures $935m in equity funding round

Martello Re Limited, an asset-intensive reinsurer, has successfully closed a second round of equity funding, raising $935m from both existing and new shareholders.

Hoplite Technology launches free anti-phishing bot

Cybersecurity company Hoplite Technology has responded to the rising threat of cyber crime by launching a free anti-phishing bot.

HSBC Australia signs new deal with Identitii

HSBC Australia has signed a new license with Identitii, a blockchain and tokenisation platform that supplies data needed to process, reconcile, and report on payments.
emojis

Emojis and Securities law: How a simple emoji triggered a legal battle

Emojis, while being a widespread form of modern expression, can potentially cause legal problems for firms.

Why business risk assessments can help de-risk cryptocurrency

A recent post by RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence has detailed what virtual asset service providers can do to help de-risk cryptocurrency.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.

MoneyGram teams up with Checkout.com for Visa collaboration

Cross-border transactions company MoneyGram has expanded its Visa debit card deposit service across Europe in a new collaboration with Checkout.com, Europe's most valuable privately owned FinTech.

What will Brexit mean for RegTech companies?

Britain is poised to leave the EU in the end of October. The divorce could affect everything from RegTech funding to legislation.
40Seas

40Seas’ seed funding swells to $17m in push for digital cross-border trade solutions

40Seas, an 'Order Now, Pay Later' cross-border digital financing platform, has declared it has secured an extra $6m in their Seed funding.

Source Defense rakes in $27m from Series B

Source Defense, a web application client-side protection provider, has raised $27m from a Series B funding round.

News Stories

Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has announced its acquisition of Arius®, an award-winning property and casualty (P&C) reserving software.

Akur8 acquires Arius from Milliman to enhance its actuarial capabilities

Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has announced its acquisition of Arius®, an award-winning property and casualty (P&C) reserving software.
APP

How the PSR’s new fraud cap could change the game for APP scam victims

The PSR has announced a significant update in the fight against APP scams, revealing a forthcoming adjustment to the reimbursement cap for victims.
compliance

Leveraging compliance for competitive advantage in finance

In today's rapidly evolving financial environment, mere regulatory adherence is insufficient for firms aiming to lead the market.
NGFS

NGFS launches Version 2.0 of data directory to tackle climate finance risk

The NGFS Data Directory, an initiative led by major financial institutions including the BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre, the MAS and the Bank of France, aims to fortify the global financial sector against the burgeoning threat of climate change.
Bank of London

Bank of London secures £42m in oversubscribed funding round

Bank of London, a UK-based clearing bank and embedded banking service, has announced a successful £42m funding round.

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