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Cequence

Unified API protection company Cequence secures investment

Cequence Security, a provider of UAP, has received an investment of an undisclosed amount from venture capital firm Cequence.

86% of firms and 74% of consumers embrace instant payments in 2023

A study by the Federal Reserve has revealed trends in the adoption of digital, faster, and instant payment services among firms and consumers in the US.

DocStribute welcomes Manila McLean as new non-executive director

DocStribute, a RegTech firm based in London, has appoined Manila McLean as an independent Non-Executive Director.
Akur8

InsurTech Akur8 successfully completes SOC 2 Type II audit

Insurance company Akur8 has recently strengthened trust in its offering with the completion of its SOC 2 Type II audit.
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Flat6Labs launches $95m fund to support African tech startups

Flat6Labs, a MENA-focused seed investor, has launched a $95m fund to support the growth and development of early stage tech startups on the African continent.
cybersecurity

Biden-Harris administration initiates cybersecurity labelling for smart devices

The Biden-Harris administration is setting the stage for the enhancement of cybersecurity for smart devices.
APP

UK government takes action against APP fraud with new banking bill

The UK government has taken a step to combat the growing menace of APP fraud, which has seen victims lose a staggering £485m in 2022 alone.

HKMA introduces groundbreaking taxonomy for sustainable finance

The HKMA has unveiled the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, which is aimed at defining environmentally sustainable economic activities.

B Capital expands climate focus with top executives joining

Global investment firm B Capital has made a significant move to strengthen its climate investment practice.
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HawkSoft and Agave join forces to bolster insurance payments

HawkSoft, a provider of management systems for independent insurance agencies, has partnered with Agave to streamline insurance payments.

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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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