Sector Updates

Nearly 4 in 10 SMEs open to switching pension provider

Nearly two in five small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considering switching their workplace pension provider within the next three years, according to new...
The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...
identity

How AI and deepfakes are reshaping identity fraud in 2026

Identity fraud is no longer a peripheral compliance concern — it is one of the most pressing financial threats facing businesses in 2026. According to...
GReminders survey: AI boosting advisor productivity

GReminders survey: AI boosting advisor productivity

GReminders, a meeting and automation management platform for financial advisors, has published the results of its latest engagement survey, revealing significant productivity gains among...
RelyComply

PPS taps RelyComply to automate financial compliance

RelyComply has announced a partnership with PPS to enhance onboarding and compliance processes for PPS's member base. PPS serves professionals across South Africa with tailored...
Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while protecting revenue.

Pikl expands flexible cancellation for rental platforms

Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while...
QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within its Yacht Protection & Indemnity product.

QBE launches algorithmic underwriting with Aurora

QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within...
GeoWealth secures $42.5m Goldman Sachs Series C extension

GeoWealth secures $42.5m Goldman Sachs Series C extension

GeoWealth, a Chicago-based turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) and FinTech solution built for registered investment advisors (RIAs), has extended its Series C financing round...
Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the start of a ten-week programme focused on innovation across underwriting, risk and operations.

Lloyd’s Lab unveils Cohort 16 InsurTech innovators

Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the...
mShift, a commercial insurance technology provider, has launched mShift Quantum AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform submissions, automate workflows, and enhance underwriting decision-making.

mShift targets submissions with new Quantum AI platform

mShift, a commercial insurance technology provider, has launched mShift Quantum AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform submissions, automate workflows, and enhance underwriting...

News Stories

Why DB endgame choices must be scheme-specific

Why DB endgame choices must be scheme-specific

As the range of endgame options available to UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continues to grow, trustees are facing an increasingly complex decision-making...
Nearly half of UK consumers want personalised bank rewards

Nearly half of UK consumers want personalised bank rewards

Nearly half of UK consumers say personalised cashback rewards would make them more likely to remain with their bank, according to new research from...
Boku goes live with Pix payments in Brazil

Boku goes live with Pix payments in Brazil

Boku, a local payments partner for global commerce, has announced it is now live and processing transactions via Pix in Brazil, marking a significant...
Keel exits stealth as profitable BaaS platform

Keel exits stealth as profitable BaaS platform

Keel, the Manchester-based Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that grew out of consumer neobank Frost, has made its public debut after quietly reaching profitability and assembling...
Broadridge deploys agentic AI across capital markets

Broadridge deploys agentic AI across capital markets

Broadridge Financial Solutions, a financial technology firm, has announced that its agentic AI capabilities are now live in production across capital markets and wealth...

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