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Consumer

How to bridge the gaps in Consumer Duty

After coming into effect on July 31 this year, the Consumer Duty regulation is still being regularly debated within the financial industry in the UK.
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Will the Crypto Winter bring the death of cryptocurrency

Dubbed the Crypto Winter, the cryptocurrency market has gone through a tough period with companies collapsing, major fines and token prices dropping. However, players in the industry are confident spring is coming.
Harnessing data and analytics: A game changer in the insurance industry

Harnessing data and analytics: A game changer in the insurance industry

In the realm of insurance, data and analytics aren't newcomers. However, the surge of digital technologies and the rise in both structured and unstructured...
UK

UK National Crime Agency establishes dedicated crypto cell

The UK National Crime Agency has revealed it is establishing a specialised crypto unit as part of its National Cyber Crime Unit.
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Inszone Insurance in Austin Insurance take-over

Inszone Insurance Services, a provider of benefits, personal and commercial lines insurance, has acquired Austin Insurance.
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Zurich launches eXchange to foster insurance collaboration

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has launched Zurich eXchange, a next-generation global API marketplace to enable more efficient collaboration.
Axoni

Financial market infrastructure firm Axoni lands $20m

Axoni, a provider of data synchronisation technology and financial market infrastructure, has closed a $20m equity financing round.
corporate

Navigating the UK corporate governance code: Crucial insights for compliance

In a recent post by Diligent, the company outlined the essential guidance to help companies comply with the UK corporate governance code. 
How financial advice is changing through voice calls

How financial advice is changing through voice calls

As the world moves out of the pandemic and into the cost-of-living crisis, the future of financial advice is continuing to change.
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Forme Financial launches out of Beta as Earned for wealth management for physicians

Forme Financial, a comprehensive wealth system for physicians has launched out of Beta as Earned and raised $12m in Series A funding.

News Stories

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.

$140m BlueVoyant deal steals headlines in this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.
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The role of AML and transaction monitoring

In a world where opportunities for financial crime lurk in every corner, the need for strong AML and transaction monitoring practices are vital.
In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.

The four pillars shaping the future of risk management

In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.
financial

The future of financial compliance: Agile management through automation

The landscape of financial regulations is ever-changing, posing a significant challenge for compliance in the financial services industry.
The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

Why CDR matters for London market brokers

The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

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