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ThetaRay names Brad Levy CEO to drive AI growth

ThetaRay, a global cognitive AI financial crime compliance provider, has appointed financial markets technology leader Brad Levy as its new chief executive officer. The company,...
Smarsh

Smarsh names new chief product and strategy leaders

Smarsh has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kamesh Tumsi as chief product officer and the formal confirmation of Ian Goodkind...
Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing.

Akur8 brings Takayuki Saito on board to transform insurance pricing

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing. In his new...
TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae Group’s São Paulo brokerage team.

TechAssure strengthens Brazil presence through Vitae Group

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae...
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set to join the organisation in April 2026.

Lloyd’s names PwC veteran Jim Bichard as new CFO

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set...
Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first dedicated presence in North America.

Oxbow Partners launches New York office for US expansion

Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first...
London-based InsurTech YuLife has appointed Tal Gilbert as chief executive officer as the InsurTech company enters its next phase of growth, with a renewed focus on artificial intelligence and employee benefits. 

InsurTech YuLife appoints Tal Gilbert as CEO

London-based InsurTech YuLife has appointed Tal Gilbert as chief executive officer as the InsurTech company enters its next phase of growth, with a renewed...
HDI Global, a corporate and specialty insurer, has launched a representative office in Seoul, Republic of Korea, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Asia–Pacific region.

HDI Global opens Seoul office to expand Asia–Pacific reach

HDI Global, a corporate and specialty insurer, has launched a representative office in Seoul, Republic of Korea, marking a significant step in its expansion...
Insurity, a leading software provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, has appointed Jatin Atre as president.

Insurity names Jatin Atre president to drive AI growth

Insurity, a leading software provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, has appointed Jatin Atre as president. Atre will oversee the company’s growth strategy...
Susannah Streeter joins Wealth Club as chief investment strategist

Susannah Streeter joins Wealth Club as chief investment strategist

Wealth Club, a UK-based investment service for high net worth and sophisticated investors, has appointed Susannah Streeter as chief investment strategist. In her new role,...

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risk assessment

Risk assessments are missing the channel problem

Financial services once moved through channels that were easy to watch: branches, telephone banking, card networks and conventional payment rails. Compliance teams could monitor...
Chime to acquire Stride Bank for $590m

Chime to acquire Stride Bank for $590m

Chime, the Nasdaq-listed US FinTech, is set to acquire Stride Bank, N.A., its long-standing banking partner, for $590m as it moves to bring its...
AML

The hidden price of AML failure goes far beyond fines

Regulatory heat is intensifying across South Africa's financial sector, and headline-grabbing AML fines are only part of the story. A multi-million-rand penalty makes for...
SEON

SEON, Exist deepen Southeast Asia AML push

SEON has partnered with Exist Software Labs to extend its fraud prevention and anti-money laundering coverage across Southeast Asia. The tie-up gives Exist's client base...
ZeroRisk

ZeroRisk’s $10m bet on next-gen merchant cyber risk

ZeroRisk, the Dublin-headquartered cybersecurity firm that helps banks and payment providers manage cyber risk across their merchant portfolios, has closed a $10m Series A...

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