HKEX to require climate reporting from all issuers from 2024
All issuers listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will be required to provide climate-related disclosures beginning January 2024.
India’s RBI launches framework for green deposit acceptance
The RBI has issued guidelines for acceptance of green deposits for banks and NBFCs where the funds can be used for green projects.
Dutch FinTech Factris scores €50m investment
Dutch firm Factris has scored €50m in global funding from global investment business Aegon Asset Mangement.
Resolute Global Partners launches new type of reinsurance contract for natural catastrophes
Resolute Global Partners, an investment advisor specialising in insurance and reinsurance, has launched Footprint, a new type of reinsurance contract.
Female leaders call for regulation to combat gender pay gap
UK FinTech female leaders have called for regulation to help narrow the gender pay gap and encourage stronger female progression in the sector.
Fortune 500 insurance giant Markel selects hyperexponential to transform underwriting
Fortune 500 financial services holding company Markel, has selected hyperexponential’s next-generation pricing tool, Renew, to transform its underwriting processes in the UK.
European national privacy body forms ChatGPT taskforce
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has formed a ChatGPT taskforce to establish privacy guidelines on the AI platform.
Quantexa widens Google Cloud partnership with marketplace availability
RegTech firm Quantexa has announced the global availability of its decision intelligence platform and solutions on Google Cloud Marketplace.
InsurTech Cover Whale joins forces with Netradyne and Nexar
Cover Whale Insurance, a commercial trucking insurance provider, has partnered with Nexar and Netradyne to more precisely price policies and offer discounts to safe drivers.
Hippo Insurance selects Opterrix to optimise claims workflows
Hippo Insurance has selected Opterrix, a provider of risk intelligence or the property & casualty insurance industry, to optimise claims workflows.