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Harnessing AI in WealthTech: complexity versus function

In a recent post by Velexa, the company highlighted the differences between complexity and function relating to AI in WealthTech. 
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Amazon teams up with UK insurers to revolutionise home insurance shopping

Amazon, the international e-commerce giant, has forged a partnership with prominent UK insurance providers, Ageas, Co-op, LV, and Policy Expert to to streamline the home insurance purchase process.
US

US boosts cyber strategy and names new NSA and cyber command chief

US President Joe Biden has announced his selection for the critical role overseeing US cyber warfare and defence.
ESG

Europe leads as ESG investment funds surge 9%

Market analysis by digital identity security experts ID Crypt Global has found a 9% year-on-year rise in the number of ESG investment funds.
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CoverGo and AXA Insurance PCL join forces to transform health insurance in Thailand

AXA Insurance PCL, a renowned insurance and asset management leader, and CoverGo, the leading global no-code insurance SaaS core platform for health, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing AXA's health insurance ecosystem in Thailand.
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AXA Venture Partners launched €1.5bn fund to support FinTech and InsurTech industry growth

AXA Venture Partners (AVP), a global venture capital firm specialising in high-growth, technology-enabled companies, announced the launch of a new strategy, targeting late-stage tech companies with a €1.5bn fund.
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Transforming the VC landscape: Moonfire Ventures injects $115m into European start-ups

Moonfire Ventures, an innovative investment firm integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and venture capital, has successfully raised $115m.
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Meaghan Muldoon to spearhead sustainability at BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon, a pillar in the world of global investments, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Meaghan Muldoon.
Navigating the Consumer Duty FCA insights into Fair Value Frameworks

Navigating the Consumer Duty: FCA insights into Fair Value Frameworks

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disclosed its findings from a review of 14 fair value frameworks ahead of the Consumer Duty implementation in less than three months. RegTech platform Novatus Advisory has reviewed this and outlined the key takeaways for firms. 
Memcyco

Memcyco bags $10m seed round to tackle brandjacking

Memcyco, a platform specialising in real-time website impersonation detection and prevention, has closed its seed round on $10m.

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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