Industry News

Visa UK introduce new measures to protect businesses from ‘friendly fraud’ 

Visa UK has revealed a litany of new measures designed to protect small businesses and combat ‘friendly fraud’. 
Cytora

Cytora and Reask unite to reshape insurers’ nat cat risk management

Cytora and Reask, a provider of advanced natural catastrophe risk analytics, have entered a strategic partnership.
Gamification in wealth management: A double-edged sword?

Gamification in wealth management: A double-edged sword?

While it has its risks, gamification can be a valuable tool to help wealth managers improve customer engagement and loyalty. 
Deep learning vs machine learning: What's the real difference?

Deep learning vs machine learning: What’s the real difference?

AI's evolution has brought to the forefront two key terms: Deep Learning and Machine Learning. Are they the same, or do they represent distinct facets of AI? Ushur, a customer experience automation company, has explored the difference between the two. 
HKMA

HKMA leads charge in Hong Kong’s FinTech revolution with road map

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is aiming to make Hong Kong a leading FinTech hub through a 12-month road map.
FinTech

Another quiet week in FinTech with 12 deals recorded

This week saw another quiet week in FinTech with only 12 funding rounds recorded by FinTech Global and a total funding amount of $107m.
Fidelity

Fidelity rolls out two Article 9 funds amid sustainable investment surge

Fidelity has expanded its investment line-up with the introduction of two new funds classified as Article 9 under the EU's SFDR.
Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

In a shocking revelation, a recent survey has highlighted that 36% of firms in the emerging financial sectors of the UK have fallen prey to either money laundering or financial crime in the last half year. The banking sector has been particularly hard-hit, emerging as the most affected sector.
Evident has launched a generative AI solution for risk managers to streamline and simplify the insurance verification process.

Evident launches generative AI solution to assist risk managers

Evident has launched a generative AI solution for risk managers to streamline and simplify the insurance verification process.
Treasury

U.S. Treasury unveils principles for climate-conscious financial institutions

The U.S. Treasury has officially released its full set of "Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment".

News Stories

Aleta Planet secures strategic investment to boost Middle East operations

Aleta Planet secures strategic investment to boost Middle East operations

Aleta Planet, a Singapore-based payments solutions provider, announced on Thursday a new investment from the United Arab Emirates' strategic management company National Pulse.
Lukka enhances enterprise data solutions with investment from Animoca Capital

Lukka enhances enterprise data solutions with investment from Animoca Capital

Lukka, the premier global blockchain data provider, has announced a significant development in its partnership with Animoca Brands.
BoBo's €6.5m seed round to enhance high-value transaction security

BoBo’s €6.5m seed round to enhance high-value transaction security

Bourgeois Boheme (BoBo), a trailblazing FinTech firm based in Vilnius, has successfully closed a seed funding round of €6.5m.
Cisco Investments backs CyberTech Halcyon

Cisco Investments backs CyberTech Halcyon

Halcyon, a pioneering anti-ransomware firm, has recently secured strategic funding from Cisco Investments.
SafeGuard Privacy secures $3.6m boost to enhance privacy compliance

SafeGuard Privacy secures $3.6m boost to enhance privacy compliance

SafeGuard Privacy, a prominent SaaS-based compliance platform, has successfully closed a $3.6m funding round.

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