Industry News

hyperexponential launches new insurance-focused podcast

As the business environment evolves, the insurance sector grapples with a pertinent issue: talent. Maintaining a competitive edge, staying relevant, and demonstrating resilience are pivotal for survival, and people with the right skills are key to these endeavours.
Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs unveils green bond funds to promote environmental sustainability

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), a division of Goldman Sachs, has launched new green and impact bond funds.
FBI

AI in the crosshairs: FBI’s stark warning of emerging threats from hackers

The FBI has issued a warning regarding the increased threat from criminal and nation-state hackers who are targeting AI technologies.

How biometric security and mobiles are shaping the future of card payments

As digital wallets and alternate payment systems steal the limelight, we delve into the potent partnership between mobile phones and payment cards. Together, they promise greater speed, convenience, and security, transforming how we make payments.
Theta Lake

What is Theta Lake’s role in the new market of digital communications governance?

Theta Lake recently explained to its readers and customers more about digital communications governance and its role in it. 

Revolutionising mutual fund categorisation with machine learning

Investment companies employ a variety of techniques to recommend mutual funds to their customers.

UK and Singapore boost collaboration in sustainable finance and FinTech initiatives

At the recent 8th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue held in London, the United Kingdom and Singapore underscored their commitment towards enhancing collaborative efforts.
cyber

Biden administration should prioritise cyber capacity for allies, report urges

A report has urged the Biden administration to prioritise cyber capacity building for allies and partners.
KYC

Bolstering financial integrity through PEP screening in KYC processes

Moody's Analytics recently took the opportunity to explain how screening for politically exposed persons can strengthen KYC processes. 
risk

Harnessing the future of InsurTech: Centralised risk data platforms and data analytics

In the current dynamic InsurTech landscape, the significance of risk data analytics and a centralised risk data platform is undeniable.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

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.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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