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Biometrics to secure over $3trn in mobile payments by 2025

Biometrics will be used to authenticate over $3trn mobile payments around the world by 2025, according to a new study from Juniper Research

Regulating buy now pay later market is a “logical move” – PwC

A UK regulator has moved to toughen up the playbook for buy now pay later (BNPL) companies, which has been welcomed by the PwC.

Judge orders unauthorised deposit takers to pay back £676,000

Five defendants facing accusations of unauthorised deposit takings have been ordered by a judge to pay back £675,000 to members of the public, but the case is not over yet.

FCA calls for stricter buy now pay later regulations “to protect consumers”

The buy now pay later sector may have had its best year ever in 2020, but now the UK’s top financial watchdog is calling for stricter rules “to protect consumers”.

DynaRisk extends seed round to now totalling over $3m

Cyber-risk management startup DynaRisk has extended its seed funding round, bringing the total funding raised to over $3m.

How will Brexit affect wealth management regulations?

Brexit could change the realities of wealth management and how WealthTech companies can navigate the new realities is something Zaliia Gindullina, head of business development at Kidbrooke, discussed in a recent podcast.

Why the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week paint a bittersweet picture for cybersecurity...

InsurTech and cybersecurity companies were among the 34 FinTech companies that raised money last week, but Covid-19 continues to haunt the industry.

The 38 FinTech funding rounds raised last week highlight the success of payments companies...

While the payments industry has reason to celebrate, last week also proved a boon for 38 FinTech companies closing investment rounds. The FinTech industry returned...

Fund manager charged for defrauding retail investors to the tune of $58m

A fund manager has been accused of having defrauded retail investors by coercing them to invest $58m in two funds, despite having zero investment experience, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged.

Visa’s acquisition of Plaid has officially been called off

After a year marred by an antitrust suit, Visa's acquisition of Plaid has officially been called off as the CEO says regulatory reviews threatened consumers' interests.

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KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.

KYND and Intelligent Insurer survey gives key insights on US cyber insurance market

KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.
In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 

Inside the evolution of barcode scanners

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 
Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

InsurTech unicorn Go Digit General Insurance to launch IPO to raise funds

Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.
Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 

Mercury Insurance and Tokio Marine America collaborate to transition customers amid market shift

Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 
United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

United Fintech expands global reach with new office in Dubai

United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

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