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6 of the biggest FinTech acquisitions in H1 2023

6 of the biggest FinTech acquisitions in H1 2023

As we enter the second half of the year, FinTech Global has highlighted some of the biggest acquisition deals of the year. As the financial...

Fortegra and Rockwood collaborate to launch tailor-made insurance products for financial institutions

Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company (FSIC), a branch of The Fortegra Group, and Rockwood Programs have announced the creation of bespoke management and professional liability insurance products.

InsurTech firm Sigo Seguros secures $5.1m in a pre-Series A funding round

Sigo Seguros, a rapidly expanding InsurTech company renowned for its Spanish-first approach, delivers auto insurance services predominantly for immigrant and working-class communities.
banking

Are customers craving a more human touch in digital banking?

A recent study by Foolproof has emphasised customers' desire for a more human interaction in their banking experiences.
Fintelekt

Arctic Intelligence, Fintelekt join forces to fortify Asia Pacific’s financial ecosystem

Arctic Intelligence has formed an alliance with Fintelekt Advisory Services, a renowned provider of AML/CTF training and advisory services.

Bridging the cyber resource gap: Zurich North America’s new cyber insurance offering

Zurich North America, a seasoned provider of cyber risk solutions, has launched a unique cyber insurance product tailored specifically to cater to the needs of middle market businesses. The company, a leading provider of insurance solutions and services to various industries including agriculture to technology, forms part of the globally-renowned Zurich Insurance Group.

AI innovators ZestyAI and Coterie Insurance team up to revolutionise underwriting process

Today, an exciting partnership has been unveiled between ZestyAI, a pioneering force in climate and property risk analytics backed by artificial intelligence (AI), and Coterie Insurance, an insurtech company highly focused on establishing partnerships and renowned for their innovative use of data and technology in the small business insurance sector.
Smurfing in money laundering: How Flagright's AI tools are reshaping the battle

Smurfing in money laundering: How Flagright’s AI tools are reshaping the battle

Dive into the intricate world of smurfing, a subtle form of money laundering, and learn about the transformative role Flagright's AI-powered tools are playing in combating this malpractice.
Velexa

Velexa soars to excellence with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification

Velexa has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, demonstrating commitment to wealth management and stringent industry standards.
House Numbers

House Numbers garners $3.75m to revolutionise home wealth management

House Numbers, an AI-empowered home wealth management platform, has announced its successful pre-seed funding round.

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The $bn water risk problem insurers can no longer ignore

The billion dollar water risk problem insurers can no longer ignore

Water damage remains one of the most underestimated risks facing modern buildings, creating significant challenges for insurers, property owners and facilities managers as hidden...
FinTech

Investors turn up the heat with $1.9bn raised in FinTech this week

Across the 19 deals reported on by FinTech Global this week, there was a grand total of $1.95bn raised by FinTech firms, reflecting a...
Why banks can't afford years-long payments overhauls

Why banks can’t afford years-long payments overhauls

Payments modernisation has become the defining boardroom debate in banking, and according to Tieto, the banks that move in months rather than years will...
Why the annual review may become a premium service

Why the annual review may become a premium service

The annual review is itself under review, and according to WealthTech provider Ortec Finance, the commercial consequences could be profound. The Financial Conduct Authority's consultation...
Why affidavits of unchanged status matter for W-8 compliance

Why affidavits of unchanged status matter for W-8 compliance

Firms handling cross-border payments face mounting pressure to keep payee documentation accurate, and according to compliance specialist Comply Exchange, affidavits of unchanged status are...

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