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Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

The impending great wealth transfer is poised to redefine the financial landscape of the Middle East. Kidbrooke, which offers outcome-driven analytics and data management...

New Zealand’s central bank unveils climate risk management blueprint for finance

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has taken a significant step towards fostering a stable financial system in New Zealand with the publication of a new Guidance aimed at helping regulated entities manage climate risks.

Philippines steps up financial innovation with new payment systems regulations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS),
FCA

FCA cracks down on misleading financial ads on social media

The FCA has issued a clarion call to firms and finfluencers on the imperative of maintaining legality and clarity in their social media advertisements.
How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled its latest advancement in the world of generative AI, Sora. Unlike ChatGPT, its previous revolution in the world of generative AI, Sora allows users to build realistic videos from simple text instructions, potentially providing businesses with another tool to transform operations, such as marketing.
Omni-channel InsurTech leader Qoala raises $47m to fuel Southeast Asian insurance innovation

Omni-channel InsurTech leader Qoala raises $47m to fuel Southeast Asian insurance innovation

Omnichannel InsurTech firm, Qoala, has successfully completed its Series C funding round, amassing $47m.
AI

AI and compliance: The future of adverse media screening in FinTech

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into financial services has marked a new era in compliance and regulatory adherence.
Navigating the intricacies of PEP Iientification in FinTech compliance

Navigating the intricacies of PEP identification in FinTech compliance

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) represent a significant risk for money laundering and corruption within the financial sector. Alessa, a leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance software, emphasises the critical importance of accurately identifying and screening PEPs before any business engagement.
WealthTech's new horizon: Catering to the Millennial and Gen Z investment wave

WealthTech’s new horizon: Catering to the Millennial and Gen Z investment wave

The financial domain is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by the digital-first mindset of Millennials and Gen Z. These generations are not just reshaping the investment landscape with their tech-savviness and social awareness, but they're also the catalysts for the dynamic evolution of WealthTech. This sector is now keenly focused on tailoring its offerings to meet the unique preferences of these emergent financial powerhouses.
Bedrock

Bedrock Security secures $10m in seed funding to transform data protection with AI

Bedrock Security, a promising newcomer in the data security domain, recently announced a significant milestone in its journey.

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Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Elisity, a leading pioneer in identity-based microsegmentation, announced a significant financial boost with a $37m Series B funding round led by global software investor...
Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs, known for its cloud banking services, and Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, have announced a strategic partnership marked by a significant $150m investment in Blend by Haveli.
Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight, a prominent player in open network detection and response (NDR) headquartered in San Francisco, recently secured a substantial $150m in Series E funding.
Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip, an all-encompassing real estate and financial technology platform, has closed a $15m Series A funding round, spearheaded by FirstMark Capital, known for their early investment in other category-defining platforms like Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest.
Navigating corporate reporting: How CSRD is changing the game

Majority of companies not subject to CSRD still plan to align with its requirements

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability...

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