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PredictAP

Boston’s PredictAP garners $8m for expansion of real estate FinTech solution

PredictAP, a company specializing in real estate financial technology, has successfully closed its Series A financing round, amassing $8m. According to FinSME, this noteworthy...
BankingON

BankingON bags funding to introduce Boucoup for family finance in credit unions

BankingON, a prominent name in the FinTech sector, has recently successfully concluded its Series A funding round.
MPowered

MPowered Mortgages innovates with new cashback scheme on home loans

MPowered Mortgages, a key player in the prime residential mortgage sector, has introduced a novel cashback offer on its home loan products.
sharing

US Inspector General outlines persistent barriers in cyber threat info sharing

The latest report from the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community casts a spotlight on the enduring challenges hindering the federal government's efforts in sharing cybersecurity threat information.
The future of KYC: Adapting to new challenges in the banking sector

The future of KYC: Adapting to new challenges in the banking sector

Fenergo's recent webinar, 'KYC, AML, & Onboarding in 2023 – Were Lessons Learned or Do Old Habits Die Hard?', brought together compliance experts to delve into findings from research on over 1100 executives from global banks. This study, encapsulated in the report 'KYC in 2023', reveals a significant 17% rise in the average cost of KYC (Know Your Customer) reviews, accompanied by an 11-day increase in their duration over the past year.
supply

Assessing the global ripple effect of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

As the first anniversary of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence (LkSG) Act comes round, Moody's Analytics recently considered the substantial shifts and impacts this legislation has introduced.
Decoding the UPI: Revolutionizing OTC derivatives reporting in global markets

Decoding the UPI: Revolutionizing OTC derivatives reporting in global markets

The introduction of the Unique Product Identifier (UPI) under the European Union’s EMIR REFIT marks a significant shift in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reporting. This...
FCA

FCA launches sustainability group aiming to revolutionise financial advice

The FCA is spearheading an initiative by establishing an industry-led working group focused on bolstering capabilities in sustainable finance.
BIS

BIS unveils Project Hertha program to help secure private real-time payments

In the FinTech landscape, payments system protection against financial crime is key, especially when it involves maintaining user privacy.
Pismo

Visa expands payment solutions with pioneering acquisition of Pismo

Visa has announced the acquisition of Pismo, a trailblazing firm renowned for its cloud-native issuer processing and core banking platform.

News Stories

CISA steps up AI game with Lisa Einstein as new chief AI officer

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the appointment of its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Lisa Einstein.
As we step into the second half of 2024, the InsurTech landscape is poised for significant advancement. Emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models are set to revolutionise risk assessment, underwriting, and customer experiences. Meanwhile, there is a growing emphasis on ESG considerations bubbling up under the surface.

The key InsurTech trends to look out for in H2 – part one

As we step into the second half of 2024, the InsurTech landscape is poised for significant advancement. Emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models are set to revolutionise risk assessment, underwriting, and customer experiences. Meanwhile, there is a growing emphasis on ESG considerations bubbling up under the surface.
Zurich Australia, a leading insurance provider, has announced a partnership with Tesla to become the preferred electric vehicle insurance provider for Tesla customers in Australia.

Zurich Australia partners with Tesla to provide exclusive electric vehicle insurance

Zurich Australia, a leading insurance provider, has announced a partnership with Tesla to become the preferred electric vehicle insurance provider for Tesla customers in Australia.
Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America is enhancing its group insurance offerings with an innovative supplemental health solution.

Renaissance unveils new supplemental health insurance powered by Ansel Health

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America is enhancing its group insurance offerings with an innovative supplemental health solution. This new product is powered by...
Thredd, the global next-generation payments platform, has announced that Brian Kieley has joined the organisation as chief client officer, effective immediately.

Thredd welcomes industry veteran Brian Kieley as new chief client officer

Thredd, the global next-generation payments platform, has announced that Brian Kieley has joined the organisation as chief client officer, effective immediately. Kieley will spearhead the...

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