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Unravelling Canada’s new deemed ownership rule in sanctions compliance

RegTech firm Sigma Ratings recently provided a guide for companies to stay ahead of changing sanctions in the Canadian market.
Uzum, alongside prominent international investors, has set its sights on a substantial $300 million investment to fuel the growth of Uzbekistan's burgeoning digital economy.

Uzum pledges $300m investment in Uzbekistan’s digital economy

Uzum, alongside prominent international investors, has set its sights on a substantial $300 million investment to fuel the growth of Uzbekistan's burgeoning digital economy.
Era

Northzone leads $3.1m seed round for pioneering WealthTech Era

Era, an AI-augmented WealthTech company, has successfully closed a seed funding round, raising $3.1 million.
PYOR

Global institutional participation in digital assets set to soar as PYOR raises $4m

PYOR (Power Your Own Research), a firm focused on the provision of high-fidelity data and insights for the assets industry, has raised $4m in...
Navigating the complex landscape of global sanctions in 2024

Navigating the complex landscape of global sanctions in 2024

Sanctions play a crucial role in international diplomacy and law enforcement, ensuring that countries and entities adhere to international norms and regulations. Keeping up to date with the ever-evolving sanctions regulations, including OFAC's 50% Rule and the EU's new directives, remains a top priority for companies worldwide.
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Quebec’s Promutuel Assurance embraces Akur8’s tech for innovative insurance pricing

Promutuel Assurance, one of Quebec's most significant property and casualty mutual insurance carriers, has selected Akur8 for its innovative insurance pricing solution.
data

Why data protection is more vital than ever in modern communications

In a world that is becoming ever more digitally connected, ensuring robust data protection has become more important than ever.
4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

Around 4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown the carbon impact data of their choices.
Verifiable

HealthTech startup Verifiable lands $27m in Series B funding

Verifiable, a HealthTech firm targeting the inefficiencies in healthcare credentialing, has successfully raised a notable $27m Series B. 
Hawk AI

Hawk AI, Nikulipe link to boost AML transaction monitoring

Hawk AI has entered into a partnership with FinTech Nikulipe, a company that specialises in local payment methods in fast-growing and emerging markets.  

News Stories

Emerald Bay Risk Solutions, a collaborative underwriting carrier, and Curotech Specialty, a technology-enabled managing general agent, have announced a strategic partnership to launch an excess & surplus commercial property programme.

Emerald Bay and Curotech partner to revolutionise commercial property insurance

Emerald Bay Risk Solutions, a collaborative underwriting carrier, and Curotech Specialty, a technology-enabled managing general agent, have announced a strategic partnership to launch an excess & surplus commercial property programme.
Optalitix, the specialist insurance and finance software provider, has announced a new partnership with Spring Finance to provide an innovative mortgage origination platform.

Spring Finance selects Optalitix for innovative mortgage origination platform

Optalitix, the specialist insurance and finance software provider, has announced a new partnership with Spring Finance to provide an innovative mortgage origination platform.
Futeur.AI, an emerging FinTech firm, has announced the launch of its new business credit management digital platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across America.

Futeur.AI unveils innovative business credit management platform for SMEs

Futeur.AI, an emerging FinTech firm, has announced the launch of its new business credit management digital platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises...

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.

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