Big Data

Sagicor launches digital engagement solution through Life.io partnership

Barbadian financial and insurance business Sagicor has launched a digital engagement platform through a partnership with customer engagement firm Life.io.

Munich Re, HCL collaborate to transform digital workplace offering

Global reinsurer Munich Re has teamed with technology firm HCL Technologies to develop a ‘next-generation’ digital workplace for Munich Re workers.

CertiK raises $24m in Tiger Global-backed Series B+ round

US blockchain security firm CertiK has raked in $24m from a Series B+ funding round led by Tiger Global and GL Ventures.

Jenfi said to secure $6.3m in its Series A round

Jenfi, a provider of revenue-based financing and analytics, has reportedly collected $6.3m in its Series A round, which was led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.

HSBC Insurance enters agreement to buy AXA Singapore for $575m

HSBC Insurance is set to acquire the Singaporean arm of global insurer AXA in a deal worth $575m.

FinTech Klover reels in $60m from Mercato-led Series A

US firm Klover has raised $60m from a Series A funding round led by Mercato Partners Traverse Fund.

Gusto secures $175m in highly subscribed Series E

Employee benefits business Gusto has reeled in $175m from a Series E funding round led by T. Rowe Price Associates.

Novidea eyes expanded InsurTech footprint by joining ACORD program

Cloud-based InsurTech Novidea has revealed it has joined the ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) Licensed Integrator Partner program to expand its global presence in the market.

SEC chair highlights US cryptocurrency regulation shortfalls

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has outlined gaps in US regulation of cryptocurrencies that could cause investor risk and financial crime concerns.

Direct Line’s CTO reveals the evolution of insurance

The InsurTech industry might evolve to become more personalised to the individual consumer post-pandemic, according to Direct Line CTO Sarah Greasley.

News Stories

How purpose-built AI is transforming compliance from detective controls into preventive controls

As AI rewrites the playbook for financial crime and conduct risk, Behavox founder and CEO Erkin Adylov explains how purpose-built models are shifting compliance...
FinTech

Over $1.1bn raised across funding raises in red-letter week for FinTech

There was over $1.1bn raised across 23 deals this week in the FinTech sector, one of the most powerful weeks for raises seen so...

Ortec Finance’s GLASS PRISM targets insurance portfolio optimisation

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers.
crime

Why real-time intelligence sharing is now a legal must

A decade ago, the notion of regulated financial institutions exchanging crime intelligence in real time felt far-fetched. Legal barriers loomed large, trust between banks...
LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has unveiled a new Vessel Tracking API, developed in collaboration with satellite operator Kinéis and Wood Mackenzie Vesseltracker, offering...

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