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FCA

FCA slaps fines on three money transfer firms for violating competition law

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently imposed significant fines on three money transfer firms for violating competition law.
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Mutual Benefit Group opts for Duck Creek to improve claims

Duck Creek Technologies, an intelligent solutions provider to the property & casualty (P&C) insurance market, has been selected by Mutual Benefit Group to enhance its group claims workflow.
RegTech

The challenges and opportunities for regulatory requirements

With the financial technology space undergoing a fast-paced revolution, growing adjacent to this are the challenges and opportunities for regulatory requirements.
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Pet insurer Trupanion in PetExpert take-over

Trupanion, a provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, has entered into an agreement to acquire Royal Blue, the parent company of pet insurer PetExpert.
AI

EU sets global precedent with groundbreaking AI regulation deal

Europe has achieved a milestone in the world of AI by reaching a provisional deal on the European Union's landmark rules governing AI usage.
Regnology buys b.fine to boost regulatory reporting

Regnology buys b.fine to boost regulatory reporting

Regnology, a RegTech company exclusively focused on regulatory reporting, has acquired Belgian RegTech company b.fine.
Justice

Justice Department makes move against consumer account fraud networks

The US Justice Department has announced an operation against networks involved in stealing funds from consumer accounts through "microtransactions."
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Motor and home insurers to suffer biggest losses in a decade, EY reports

UK-based motor and home insurers will suffer significant losses in 2022 and 2023 due to inflationary pressure and low premium rates, according to a report from EY.
BNPL

Young Brits turn to BNPL for Christmas spending amid financial strain

Creditspring's research reveals a reliance on BNPL services among young people in the UK, particularly for managing Christmas expenses.
Neobroker BUX buys retail brokerage arm of Spain's Ninety Nine

Neobroker BUX buys retail brokerage arm of Spain’s Ninety Nine

BUX, a European neobroker, has acquired the retail brokerage arm of Spanish neobroker Ninety Nine, helping BUX boost its presence in the Spanish retail brokerage market.

News Stories

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week's FinTech funding

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week’s FinTech funding

it was a strong week for US-based CyberTech companies, accounting for eight of the total 26 FinTech deals covered this week.  In total, FinTech Global...
Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security, a startup tailored for cybersecurity, has stepped out of stealth mode and announced a $5m seed investment spearheaded by Accomplice and Glasswing Ventures.
Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.

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