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Over 80% of companies set to boost environmental spending

More than 80% of companies aim to elevate their financial allocation for environmental sustainability objectives within the coming year.
CFA

CFA Institute, GSIA, and PRI align on responsible investment definitions

CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance and PRI have come together.
AI

AI governance: Comparing EU and US approaches to regulation

In a recent post by RegTech firm Saifr, the company provided a contrast between the EU and US’ approaches to the regulation of AI.
Deciphering the CSRD/ESRS: A CFO's guide to sustainable financial reporting

Deciphering the CSRD/ESRS: A CFO’s guide to sustainable financial reporting

The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) now encompasses the realm of mandatory ESG reporting. As the responsibility for ensuring sustainable reporting standards falls on the shoulders of the CFOs, understanding the intricacies of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) becomes paramount.
Unveiling insights from financial leaders: The state of communications compliance in 2023

Unveiling insights from financial leaders: The state of communications compliance in 2023

As penalties continue to rise for record-keeping failures, a new report from Theta Lake found that almost 98% of financials services leaders it surveyed were...
Optimizing Cloud Spend - The changing tides of cloud computing

Optimizing Cloud Spend – The changing tides of cloud computing

The turbulent financial market is forcing companies to increase the scrutiny of their budgets. Rather than simply allowing hype to dictate their spending, firms are starting to see whether their initiatives are generating enough value. One of the areas that could be on the chopping block is public cloud, according to Joel Berwitz - Managing Consultant at technology transformation company CNNECT.
SFC

SFC and ICMA collaboration paves the way for global ESG ratings standards

The HK SFC is sponsoring the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) to form a dedicated working group on ESG.
Excel, insurance, reinsurance, pricing tools, actuaries, underwriting, rating tools, data analysis, Python, software ecosystem, data strategy, integrated data, feedback mechanisms, manual intervention, automated pricing tools

Why Excel no longer makes the cut in modern insurance pricing

The insurance sector is grappling with a pricing tool dilemma. A significant 81% of insurers express doubts regarding the effectiveness of their current pricing technologies. One of the main culprits? Excel.
How to navigate CSRD and ESRS: Positioning your organisation for compliance success

How to navigate CSRD and ESRS: Positioning your organisation for compliance success

Navigating the complex terrain of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a meticulous approach. The directive stipulates the necessity for assurance of an...
Generali

Generali Ventures commits €250m to boost FinTech and InsurTech sectors

Generali has kickstarted its latest venture capital initiative aiming to bolster innovation and identify fresh market opportunities.

News Stories

Insurity has partnered with Gain Life to become the first major claims system to offer a fully integrated claims communication platform.

Insurity and Gain Life to offer AI-driven claims communication for insurers

Insurity has partnered with Gain Life to become the first major claims system to offer a fully integrated claims communication platform.

New FCA regulations set to enhance UK financial services sector

The UK's financial services sector is set to reap significant benefits from the FCA's enhanced performance in its authorisation processes.
First Connect Insurance Services has announced a new partnership with Root Insurance to offer API-powered quote and bind capabilities to independent insurance agents.

First Connect partners with Root Insurance to launch API-powered auto insurance platform for agents

First Connect Insurance Services has announced a new partnership with Root Insurance to offer API-powered quote and bind capabilities to independent insurance agents.

Drip Capital clinches $113m to propel global trade finance innovation

Drip Capital, a prominent digital platform specialising in trade finance, has successfully secured a $113m funding round. The funding includes a $23m equity investment from...
Hakbah, a Saudi-based FinTech platform focusing on digital savings, has announced a new partnership with Tawuniya to revolutionise the savings experience for Saudi citizens.

Hakbah partners with Tawuniya to revolutionise the savings experience for Saudi citizens

Hakbah, a Saudi-based FinTech platform focusing on digital savings, has announced a new partnership with Tawuniya to revolutionise the savings experience for Saudi citizens.

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