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Akur8 partners with Canal Insurance for state-of-the-art Risk and Rate Modelling

Akur8, the creator of next-generation insurance pricing solutions employing transparent machine learning, has teamed up with Canal Insurance Company, a leading commercial insurance provider.
Shaping the Future of UK Financial Services 2023 Annual Review Insights

Shaping the Future of UK Financial Services: 2023 Annual Review Insights

The City of London Corporation, in collaboration with HM Treasury, has recently unveiled the 2023 edition of the State of the Sector: annual review of UK financial services. This marks the second edition of the review, which was first suggested by Lord Hill's UK Listing Review in 2021. The report focuses on evaluating the international competitiveness and allure of UK's financial services.
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The rebranding of insurance claims: how insurers are modernising a once antiquated process

Insurers are finding themselves on the cusp of an innovative overhaul, specifically with regard to the claims journey - a process historically plagued by complex systems and lack of transparency, but now being redefined by advancing technology and evolving customer expectations.

Simply Business teams up with Cerity to boost digital-first workers’ compensation insurance

Simply Business, a Boston-based digital insurance firm catering to small businesses, has declared a new collaboration with Cerity, a leading provider of digital-first, direct-to-consumer workers' compensation insurance policies.
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CapStack brings fresh disruption to banking with $6m pre-seed round

CapStack, the integrated operating system for banks, has officially stepped out of stealth mode, amassing $6m in pre-seed funding.
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Are business board members prepared for climate change challenges?

A survey has found almost half of board members believe organisations lack the necessary skills and expertise to tackle climate issues.
How can technology help firms improve sustainability reporting?

How can technology help firms improve sustainability reporting?

As ESG becomes a major focus for regulators around the world, companies need to ensure they can cope with the regulatory requirements. One area...
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FCA chief cautions banks on ‘deep fake’ threats and AI’s potential financial imbalances

Nikhil Rathi, the FCA chief, has issued a warning to banks concerning the risks associated with AI and the menace of 'deep fake' fraud.
Harnessing KYC technology: Reducing costs and increasing efficiency in financial institutions

Harnessing KYC technology: Reducing costs and increasing efficiency in financial institutions

In the ongoing global efforts against money laundering, the task of comprehending customer identities has proven to be a crucial element in Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance for financial establishments over the years. However, the perpetual shift in regulations has augmented the expense and intricacy involved in acquiring and maintaining clients.
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EU and US enhance data protection with new privacy agreement

The European Union (EU) has recently adopted a new and thorough robust data privacy agreement with the United States. 

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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