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.
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.
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?
As ESG becomes a major focus for regulators around the world, companies need to ensure they can cope with the regulatory requirements. One area...
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
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.
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.
Artela fetches $6m in a bid to supercharge blockchain scalability
Artela, a start-up focused on enhancing blockchain's scalability, announced that it has successfully raised a $6m seed funding round.
Cybersecurity firm SAVVY emerges from stealth with $30m funding
SAVVY, a cyber enterprise specialising in mitigating workforce-initiated security incidents around SaaS applications, has bagged $30m.
Despite hefty fines, financial institutions still struggle with monitoring unapproved communication channels
A new survey by Shield and LeapXpert underscores the continued risk financial institutions face from unmonitored communication channels. Only 51% of the financial institutions surveyed are currently monitoring employee communications on WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform.