Sector Updates

Three quarters of IT professionals more fearful of cyberattack on critical infrastructure than data...

Around three quarters (74%) of IT security professionals are more concerned about cyberattacks on critical infrastructure than an enterprise data breach, a study from Claroty claims.

Italian InsurTech startup Wallife scores €12m in its Series A

Italian InsurTech startup Wallife has nabbed €12m in its Series A funding round, which it claims is the seventh largest in Europe in the sector during 2022.

E3 organizer leaked personal info about over 2,000 journalists and could face legal action

The Entertainment Software Association Association (ESA) has found itself in hot waters after making a list of private data on thousands of media professionals available on its website.

How RegTech is changing the customer experience

In an age where more people are online than ever before, the need to offer a strong and efficient digital customer experience is vital. How is RegTech playing a part in this?

Ambiental, WhenFresh broaden alliance to expand climate data offering

Flood risk specialist Ambiental has extended its partnership with property data firm WhenFresh to offer the former’s FloodScore Climate data set on WhenFresh’s API.

Breathe Life scores $11.5m in round comprising equity, debt and grants

Breathe Life, an end-to-end solution for life insurers, has received $11.5m in a funding round comprised of equity funding, debt financing and a grant.
Smile Identity acquires Appruve to bolster identity verification in Africa

Smile Identity acquires Appruve to bolster identity verification in Africa

Smile Identity, a provider of identity verification in Africa, has acquired the parent company of Appruve, which helps firms use financial and identity data for detect fraud.

Credit Fair lands funding from Northern Arc

Indian consumer lending startup Credit Fair, has raised an undisclosed amount of debt from Northern Arc Capital, according to a report from VCCircle.
Buckle

Buckle links with InsureScan

Buckle, an insurance MGA that is targeting rideshare drivers, has teamed with InsureScan in Alabama to underwrite non-standard auto insurance policies.  
Beyond gamification: How wealth managers can improve customer experience with analytics

Beyond gamification: How wealth managers can improve customer experience with analytics

The evolving landscape of the digital era offers significant opportunities for financial institutions, particularly in the wealth management sector. Using gamified elements to draw consumer attention and cultivate loyalty has become a common practice.

News Stories

FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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