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HDFC ERGO partners with Duck Creek for India expansion

Insurance firm Duck Creek Technologies has recently announced its foray into the Indian general insurance market.
Feedzai

Feedzai and UK Finance unite for groundbreaking 2024 fraud report

Feedzai, a frontrunner in the application of AI to combat financial crime, has linked with UK Finance for the second year running on a report.
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CyberTech Revelstoke Security nets $20m in Series B

Revelstoke Security, the creator of a security orchestration, automation and response platform, has secured $20m in a Series B funding round.
Athene

Athene agrees $600m sale of unsecured notes

Athene Holding Ltd., a prominent financial services company specialising in retirement services, has recently disclosed its agreement to sell $600m of 5.875% senior unsecured...
CDP

CDP and EFRAG link to set new standards in EU sustainability reporting

CDP and the EFRAG have embarked on a new agreement to enhance the alignment of CDP's disclosure system with the EU's ESRS.
Revolutionising insurance: The top 6 benefits of automating underwriting

Revolutionising insurance: The top 6 benefits of automating underwriting

The evolution from manual to automated systems in the insurance industry marks a significant leap towards efficiency and precision. This transition, driven by the need to overcome the limitations of traditional underwriting methods, has paved the way for a new era of insurance operations. An automated underwriting system stands at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging advanced analytics and algorithms to streamline decision-making and risk assessment processes.
CSRD

Bridging the compliance gap: A roadmap for CSRD readiness and beyond

In the realm of financial and environmental sustainability, conducting a double materiality assessment (DMA) is a crucial initial step for businesses.
Navigating AI hype: Precision LLMs transforming risk management

Navigating AI hype: Precision LLMs transforming risk management

In the rapidly evolving sectors of finance and governance, managing risk amidst vast, global networks of individuals and organizations is crucial. Leaders tasked with overseeing institutional risk exposure are increasingly looking towards innovative solutions to balance growth and risk management effectively. Enter Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 – the new frontier in AI, sparking a revolution in fields such as natural language processing (NLP). Despite the inherent risks associated with emerging technologies, the potential of LLMs to significantly contribute to future risk assessment products is becoming increasingly evident.
Nav

Nav bolsters small business finance ecosystem with Tillful acquisition

Nav, a prominent player in the small business financial health platform, has officially announced its acquisition of Tillful.
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FCA fines AI Rayan Bank £4m for AML failings

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined another financial institution for anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

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Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe, a global leader in payment processing, has announced its acquisition of Lemon Squeezy, a platform known for simplifying the sale of digital products. This strategic move is set to enhance Stripe's capabilities and extend its reach in the digital marketplace.
Clearpool Prime debuts on Arbitrum, originates $18m in institutional loans

Clearpool Prime debuts on Arbitrum, originates $18m in institutional loans

Clearpool, a trailblazer in decentralized finance (DeFi) credit protocols, has recently made significant strides by launching on Arbitrum.
Propel Holdings secures upsized $330m credit facility to boost consumer

Propel Holdings secures upsized $330m credit facility to boost consumer

Propel Holdings, known as a trailblazer in the FinTech sector, recently announced a significant expansion to its syndicated credit facility.
Philippines' Hive Health boosts SME health access with $6.5m funding

Philippines’ Hive Health boosts SME health access with $6.5m funding

Hive Health, a pioneering digital health insurer based in the Philippines, has completed a $6.5m Pre-Series A funding round, supported by an impressive consortium of global and local investors.
GeoWealth secures $18m in growth investment with BlackRock leading the charge

GeoWealth secures $18m in growth investment with BlackRock leading the charge

GeoWealth, a Chicago-based turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) and FinTech innovator, has successfully closed a significant funding round.

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