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Hippo Holdings’ Spinnaker Insurance secures $110m for debut catastrophe bond

Spinnaker Insurance Company, a fully owned subsidiary of Hippo Holdings, has announced a significant stride in the insurance industry, unveiling the successful sponsorship of a catastrophe bond from Mountain Re Ltd.
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Expanding horizons: Chubb sets up aviation hub in Singapore

Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, has launched an aviation hub in Singapore.
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JPMorgan, Indian banks team on blockchain-powered settlement system

JPMorgan has teamed with Indian banks to test the potential of blockchain technology to provide 24/7 settlement services for Indian FIs. 
7 reasons why wealth managers are gravitating towards cloud-based solutions

7 reasons why wealth managers are gravitating towards cloud-based solutions

In the realm of wealth management, there is an increasing preference for cloud-based portfolio management software, a shift driven by the multiple advantages these solutions present. WealthArc has outlined seven major reasons behind the rising adoption of cloud-based alternatives over traditional on-premise options.
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CBIZ bolsters cybersecurity portfolio with $6.6m Pivot Point acquisition

CBIZ has announced the strategic acquisition of information security consulting firm Pivot Point Security for $6.6m. 
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From compliance to innovation: How AI and LLMs are shaping FinTech in 2023

In a post by Saifr, the company’s regulatory and compliance advisor Mark Roszak detailed how to find balance between AI and compliance.
MAPFRE leaps ahead in sustainability: A 26% reduction in global carbon footprint

MAPFRE leaps ahead in sustainability: A 26% reduction in global carbon footprint

In honour of World Environment Day, MAPFRE has launched an ambitious decarbonisation plan spanning across its operations in 25 countries.
Young Brits champion digital banking trend over traditional branches

Young Brits champion digital banking trend over traditional branches

The new generation of UK bank users are turning away from traditional brick-and-mortar banks in favour of digital banking, leading a major shift across Europe.
Biometric credit card reaches next level with SmartMetric's AI integration

Biometric credit card reaches next level with SmartMetric’s AI integration

SmartMetric, a leading innovator in FinTech, is on the cusp of a significant product release. Known for its advanced biometric credit card technology, the company is now enhancing its product offering by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the card's electronics.
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US FinTech firm PayNearMe bags $45m in Series D funding round

PayNearMe, a US-based FinTech firm, has caught the eyes of significant investors with its unique payments platform.

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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...
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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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