Securian Financial acquires Enspire to bolster its insurance and retirement offerings
Securian Financial, which offers insurance and retirement solutions, has acquired Enspire, an employee communication and engagement platform headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Harnessing tech for climate: Insights into COP28’s agenda
In the face of an escalating climate crisis, harnessing technology for emissions reduction has never been more urgent. This and other pivotal issues will be driving the agenda for the upcoming COP28. Get up to speed on the key topics being discussed.
Payments company NMI sells majority share to Francisco Partners
E-commerce payments company NMI has received an invested from private equity firm Francisco Partners, which gains a majority share.Bregal Sagemount has sold its holding...
North Star Mutual Insurance selects Kalepa’s underwriting platform
North Star Mutual Insurance Company has revealed a partnership with InsurTech leader Kalepa that will see them utilise the firm's award-winning Copilot underwriting platform.
FCA names six new directors as it expands headcount
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed six directors to its team to boost expertise and widen headcount.
Lendahand reaches ?1m target for its crowdfunding on Seedrs
Lendahand, which is a crowdfunding platform for impact investing, has hit the target ?1m of its own crowdfunding campaign.
Mobile bank Chime hits $1.5bn valuation through latest VC-backed financing round
US mobile banking startup Chime has struck a $1.5bn valuation thanks to a Series D funding round led by venture capital house DST Global.
Kenya’s Wapi Pay banks a $2.2m pre-seed round to ease remittances between Africa and...
Wapi Pay, based in Singapore and headquartered in Kenya has raised $2.2m in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between Africa and Asia.
Accenture to snap up SKS Group
Accenture has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a firm that aids banks across the DACH regions modernise their technology infrastructure and address regulatory requirements.
Apttus makes its third hire this month
Quote-to-cash management platform Apttus has appointed former-Imperva CFO Terry Schmid as its new chief financial officer.