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FBI

FBI offers warning on DeFi platform attack surge

The FBI has warned of an increase in attacks targeting decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms to steal cryptocurrency, according to Security Week.

Uniting GRC and cybersecurity: A strategic imperative for risk management in 2024

GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and cybersecurity symbiotically support and reinforce each other in safeguarding an organisation’s digital and regulatory landscapes. Integrating cybersecurity into GRC programmes enables businesses to address risk holistically, encompassing both policy and digital perspectives.

LegalTech startup Thirdfort secures £1m in seed-plus funding round supported by Funding Circle’s founders

LegalTech startup Thirdfort has raised £1m to speed up its growth to meet the increasing demand brought on by Covid-19.

Hong Kong InsurTech Bowtie raises $30m Series A round

Hong Kong-based InsurTech platform Bowtie has secured HK$234m ($30m) in Series A investment round from Sun Life and others. Sun Life was joined in the...

SeedFi nets $65m in a round comprised of debt and equity

Financial health startup SeedFi has netted $65m in a new funding round, which was comprised of $15m in equity and $50m in debt.
White House

White House establishes framework for digital assets

The White House has launched a framework for the development of digital assets, which is the first of its kind in the US.
Boost for cybersecurity as Paris-based Elba raises €2.5m

Boost for cybersecurity as Paris-based Elba raises €2.5m

Paris-based firm, Elba, a unique cybersecurity platform working towards empowering employees to tackle cyber threats, has successfully raised €2.5m in a seed round.

MANTL said to extend its Series A round to reach $19m

Account opening software MANTL has reportedly extended its Series A to close the round on $19m.
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Everspan Group joins forces with Ledgebrook for general liability programme

Everspan Group has partnered with specialty MGA Ledgebrook on a programme offering general liability and supported excess liability to mid-market businesses.

MetLife Korea searches for the next combatants of its collab program

MetLife Korea has begun its search for global entrepreneurs and InsurTechs to join its latest collaboration accelerator platform.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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