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Thomson Reuters closes acquisition of tax automation firm SurePrep

Thomson Reuters has revealed it has officially closed the acquisition of SurePrep, a tax automation software and services firm, for $500m in cash.
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Federal bank regulatory agencies issue statement on crypto

Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a joint statement to highlight key risks for banking organisations associated with crypto-assets and the crypto-asset sector.

Northstar Group holds first close for new fund aimed at Indonesia

Singaporean venture capital firm Northstar Group has reportedly hit the $90m first close for its fund with a brand-new investment strategy.
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US regulators issue warning to banks on crypto exposure risks

Three US regulators have called on banks to be on their guard against crypto exposure risks in the wake of the FTX collapse.
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Twig widens market footprint with Vybe acquisition

Twig, a firm based on circular economy principles, has snapped teen banking services provider Vybe Technolgy for an undisclosed fee.
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How AI can find the unknown needle in the haystack

Talk of artificial intelligence was once an exciting prospect. The idea of bringing a hallmark of sci-fi fantasies into the real world sparked a lot of enthusiasm. While systems might not quite be on the same level as HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the technology has brought a lot of changes to how businesses operate.
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Blink’s parametric claims step up amid travel chaos in US

InsurTech Blink Parametric protected over 60,000 Canadian and US travellers over the holiday period, which saw severe travel disruption as a result of weather conditions.
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Evertree Insurance in Gnade take-over

Evertree Insurance, an omni-channel personal lines insurance distribution platform, has acquired Gnade Insurance Group.
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Why cybersecurity is so important for financial institutions

A recent whitepaper by cybersecurity firm Yobah has explored the importance of cybersecurity and threats for financial services firms.
Remittance company Servicio UniTeller hit with $700k fine

Remittance company Servicio UniTeller hit with $700k fine

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered international remittance company Servicio UniTeller to pay a $700,000 penalty.

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CISA steps up AI game with Lisa Einstein as new chief AI officer

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the appointment of its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Lisa Einstein.
As we step into the second half of 2024, the InsurTech landscape is poised for significant advancement. Emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models are set to revolutionise risk assessment, underwriting, and customer experiences. Meanwhile, there is a growing emphasis on ESG considerations bubbling up under the surface.

The key InsurTech trends to look out for in H2 – part one

As we step into the second half of 2024, the InsurTech landscape is poised for significant advancement. Emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models are set to revolutionise risk assessment, underwriting, and customer experiences. Meanwhile, there is a growing emphasis on ESG considerations bubbling up under the surface.
Zurich Australia, a leading insurance provider, has announced a partnership with Tesla to become the preferred electric vehicle insurance provider for Tesla customers in Australia.

Zurich Australia partners with Tesla to provide exclusive electric vehicle insurance

Zurich Australia, a leading insurance provider, has announced a partnership with Tesla to become the preferred electric vehicle insurance provider for Tesla customers in Australia.
Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America is enhancing its group insurance offerings with an innovative supplemental health solution.

Renaissance unveils new supplemental health insurance powered by Ansel Health

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America is enhancing its group insurance offerings with an innovative supplemental health solution. This new product is powered by...
Thredd, the global next-generation payments platform, has announced that Brian Kieley has joined the organisation as chief client officer, effective immediately.

Thredd welcomes industry veteran Brian Kieley as new chief client officer

Thredd, the global next-generation payments platform, has announced that Brian Kieley has joined the organisation as chief client officer, effective immediately. Kieley will spearhead the...

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