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GiveCard and Visa modernise public sector payments

GiveCard and Visa modernise public sector payments

GiveCard has teamed up with Visa in a bid to modernise how government agencies distribute and manage funds, aiming to replace outdated paper-based processes with scalable, secure digital payments.
Yorkshire Building Society has revealed that it has helped customers save more than £1m on home insurance premiums in the past six months, following the launch of a 0% commission partnership with insurance platform Uinsure.

YBS’ 0% commission saves customers £1m on insurance

Yorkshire Building Society has revealed that it has helped customers save more than £1m on home insurance premiums in the past six months, following...
AI

Why AI is redefining document verification in 2025

As fraudsters turn to automation and generative AI to forge everything from payslips to IDs, the challenge of verifying authenticity has grown beyond human...
YuLife, a UK-based InsurTech, has launched Preventative AI, a new solution designed to enhance underwriting precision and reduce claims costs by integrating real-time health insights and incentivised behavioural change.

YuLife unveils Preventative AI to cut insurance claims

YuLife, a UK-based InsurTech, has launched Preventative AI, a new solution designed to enhance underwriting precision and reduce claims costs by integrating real-time health...
Flagright

Nedsom taps Flagright to scale AML compliance

Nedsom and Flagright, an AI-native, no-code platform for transaction monitoring and AML compliance, have announced a new partnership. Nedsom, also known as Nedpay, is a...
Certificial, a leading Certificate of Insurance (COI) platform and creator of the Smart COI Network™, and Applied Systems, a global provider of cloud-based insurance software, have announced an exclusive integration.

Certificial and Applied Systems digitise COI management

Certificial, a leading Certificate of Insurance (COI) platform and creator of the Smart COI Network™, and Applied Systems, a global provider of cloud-based insurance...
At one point, spreadsheets, especially Excel, were the go-to tool for actuaries. They were convenient, powerful enough for most calculations, and easy to adopt across teams. Just like a once-popular sandwich shop that offered customisation and quick service, Excel earned loyalty for its simplicity and reliability. But over time, that same spreadsheet solution has shown its age. Menus haven’t changed, service is inconsistent, and what once worked for everyone now struggles to satisfy, according to Akur8.

Actuarial modelling needs more than Excel can offer

At one point, spreadsheets, especially Excel, were the go-to tool for actuaries. They were convenient, powerful enough for most calculations, and easy to adopt...
Clearspeed

Clearspeed raises $60m to boost fraud risk detection

Clearspeed, a voice-based risk assessment technology firm, has secured $60m in its Series D funding round as it looks to expand its operations globally...
Experian

Experian, Mastercard team up to fight identity fraud

Experian, a global information services company known for credit reporting and advanced data analytics, has deepened its collaboration with Mastercard, a worldwide payments technology...
American Express is soaring to new heights with Wizz Air, as the low-cost airline begins accepting Amex Cards for bookings and onboard purchases, offering more flexibility for business and leisure travellers alike.

Wizz Air lands Amex as new payment partner

American Express is soaring to new heights with Wizz Air, as the low-cost airline begins accepting Amex Cards for bookings and onboard purchases, offering...

News Stories

3 FinTech deals account for lion share of funding this week - See this week's 14 deals here

3 FinTech deals account for lion share of funding this week – See this...

The FinTech sector enjoyed another modest week in funding, with a total of $757m raised across 14 deals.  It was an almost identical week to...

How market turmoil is reshaping bank loan analytics

Rising volatility in leveraged loan and broadly syndicated loan (BSL) markets is forcing institutional investors to rethink how they manage and value their exposures. According...
AI financial advice boom exposes a dangerous advice gap

AI financial advice boom exposes a dangerous advice gap

Nearly four in ten Britons have turned to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini for personal financial guidance, according to 2025...
Norm Ai launches compliance agent for Microsoft 365

Norm Ai launches compliance agent for Microsoft 365

Norm Ai, a legal and compliance artificial intelligence firm, has launched a compliance agent integrated directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at helping regulated...
Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company has selected ZestyAI’s Risk and Decision Intelligence platform as the regional insurer looks to strengthen underwriting accuracy and property risk visibility across its homeowners portfolio in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Columbia Lloyds adopts ZestyAI for property risk analysis

Columbia Lloyds Insurance Company has selected ZestyAI’s Risk and Decision Intelligence platform as the regional insurer looks to strengthen underwriting accuracy and property risk...

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