WealthTech

iCapital Network hits $6bn valuation hot off heels of former round

iCapital Network, which is boosting access and efficiency in alternative investing industries, has scored $50m in fresh funding, which brings its valuation to $6bn.

Credix snares $2.5m seed to create DeFi credit marketplace

Credix has scored $2.5m from a seed funding round led by DRW Cumberland and ParaFi Capital.

Why compliance and transparency are vital for digital financial solutions

A blogpost by Kidbrooke has detailed how financial organisations can ensure regulatory compliance and transparency when it comes to their digital financial products.

Rocket Companies to acquire Truebill for financial empowerment

Rocket Companies, a Detroit-based platform providing tech-driven real estate, mortgage and financial services businesses, has entered into an agreement to acquire personal finance app Truebill.

Moomoo to make its mark in Australia

A one-stop digital investment platform Moomoo is to launch in Australia, the company will provide Australian investors with premium online investment services.

Monese snaps up financial platform for self-employed Trezeo

FinTech firm Monese has acquired Trezeo, a financial services provider that is serving independent and self-employed workers, for an undisclosed amount.

Amazon taps Barclays to provide flexible payment offering to customers

Amazon has partnered with Barclays to secure access to Instalments, a flexible payment service that will enable Amazon customers in the UK to pay for products in instalments.

Sokin steps into Brazil with digital wallet solution

Global payments provider Sokin has expanded into Brazil with the launch of its inclusive Global Currency Account and pre-paid debit card.

Dominance of retail investors, accelerated digitalisation – 2021 in WealthTech

For many companies, 2021 was the year to get back on track. Last year, the Covid-19 sent ripples across the financial market and companies were forced to enter survival mode, but this year saw more relaxed measures and a chance to push for growth once again. But was this the case?

How can the consumer finance industry modernise in person and remote experiences?

A recent thought leadership webinar with OneSpan and BuyWay explored key elements of modernising in person and remote consumer experiences, including how to integrate human interaction in digital...

News Stories

Navigating CSRD compliance: A strategic guide for CFOs

The introduction of the CSRD marks a pivotal shift in corporate reporting by integrating ESG factors directly into the operational strategies of businesses.
The short-term disability (STD) claims process presents significant challenges for both carriers and benefits administrators. These inefficiencies primarily stem from reliance on outdated, manual processes like live calls, physical forms, and antiquated methods for capturing necessary documentation. Such approaches are not only resource-intensive but also create frustrating experiences for employees and employers alike. With client satisfaction and retention becoming ever more crucial, carriers are increasingly turning to new technologies to resolve these bottlenecks, as customer experience specialists Ushur explain.

How AI is streamlining short-term disability management and reducing costs

The short-term disability (STD) claims process presents significant challenges for both carriers and benefits administrators. These inefficiencies primarily stem from reliance on outdated, manual processes like live calls, physical forms, and antiquated methods for capturing necessary documentation. Such approaches are not only resource-intensive but also create frustrating experiences for employees and employers alike. With client satisfaction and retention becoming ever more crucial, carriers are increasingly turning to new technologies to resolve these bottlenecks, as customer experience specialists Ushur explain.
Jakarta-based InsurTech startup, Rey, has secured an additional $3.5m in funding as it seeks to expand its AI-powered health insurance platform.

Jakarta-based InsurTech Rey secures $3.5m funding round

Jakarta-based InsurTech startup, Rey, has secured an additional $3.5m in funding as it seeks to expand its AI-powered health insurance platform.
EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations solutions company, has unveiled the EXL Insurance LLM, a new large language model (LLM) designed to transform critical tasks in the insurance sector, such as claims and underwriting.

EXL launches insurance specialised LLM to transform underwriting

EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations solutions company, has unveiled the EXL Insurance LLM, a new large language model (LLM) designed to transform critical tasks in the insurance sector, such as claims and underwriting.
TotallyMoney, a UK-based FinTech company, has announced the launch of its new current account comparison service aimed at helping its 5m customers discover the best bank for their personal financial needs.

TotallyMoney unveils current account comparison service to streamline bank switching for users

TotallyMoney, a UK-based FinTech company, has announced the launch of its new current account comparison service aimed at helping its 5m customers discover the best bank for their personal financial needs.

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