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Python is the right programming language for forward-thinking insurers, according to hyperexponential (hx), a SaaS pricing platform for insurers.

Upvest, a Berlin-based FinTech firm, has aligned with BlackRock to render investing more accessible to millions of Europeans.

In response to Webex's recent announcement regarding the inclusion of built-in call recording in its cloud-based phone service, Custodia has unveiled an update to its CC1 service.

The wave of recordkeeping enforcement actions in the finance sector has now expanded to brokers, investment advisers, and credit rating agencies. Leading this charge are the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Trading Futures Commission (CFTC).

Kidbrooke, which has built a unified analytics platform for investment and wealth management, has released its latest solution, KidbrookeONE. 

Mitiga, a cloud and SaaS incident response firm, has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A funding round.

In the realm of sustainability, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are currently at the forefront of discussions among professionals. These new mandates require EU-based companies to adopt comprehensive reporting protocols, adhering to the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group's (EFRAG) stringent guidelines. This shift has propelled the need for robust solutions to achieve compliance seamlessly.

Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, but so is its use for money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently revealed the Travel Rule for crypto, but what does this mean?

Diligent has recently raised the bar in corporate leadership training by launching an AI Ethics & Board Oversight Certification.

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, is currently inviting entries for its seventh Insurathon, an illustrious competition that fosters innovation in the InsurTech sector by supporting start-up and scale-up technology businesses.