Marsh, a prominent player in the insurance industry, has appointed Lorraine Stack as the new Risk Management Leader for Europe, effective immediately.
Marsh, a prominent player in the insurance industry, has appointed Lorraine Stack as the new Risk Management Leader for Europe, effective immediately.
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Shepherd has recently concluded a $13.5m Series A funding round and concurrently launched an innovative AI-powered offering known as Shepherd Compliance.
Shepherd has recently concluded a successful $13.5m Series A funding round and concurrently launched an innovative AI-powered offering known as Shepherd Compliance.
The future of profitability in investment management: Strategies and insights
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Navigating investment risks: How digital profiling enhances awareness in the UK market
In a recent groundbreaking market research conducted in the UK by everyoneINVESTED, a significant revelation was made regarding investors' awareness of investment risks. The study, which delved deep into the intricacies of investment risk, found that individuals with prior investment experience, particularly those who had been profiled, demonstrated a heightened awareness and understanding of the risks associated with their investment choices.
Spotr, a Dutch AI-powered property data platform, has recently garnered €4.5m in funding to bolster its mission of constructing the world's most reliable and expansive image-driven property database.
Spotr, a Dutch AI-powered property data platform, has recently garnered €4.5m in funding to bolster its mission of constructing the world's most reliable and expansive image-driven property database.
Xceedance, a global leader in insurance sector support, technology, and data services, has unveiled its latest innovation, the MGA Agility Suite.
Xceedance, a global leader in insurance sector support, technology, and data services, has unveiled its latest innovation, the MGA Agility Suite.
Enhancing onboarding: The strategic edge in bank customer due diligence
In the competitive landscape of banking, customer onboarding emerges as a pivotal phase, with customer due diligence standing at its core. When managed poorly, the onboarding process can deter potential clients, causing banks to miss out on new revenue streams. Conversely, hasty or inaccurate due diligence could lead to the acquisition of customers who pose commercial and reputational risks, potentially incurring hefty regulatory fines.
TAINA's 7 steps to successful data migration
In the realm of financial services technology, navigating through legacy systems and enhancing data quality are pivotal concerns that most organisations grapple with. TAINA, a leader in this field, acknowledges these challenges and has dedicated extensive efforts to develop a suite of tools and methodologies aimed at simplifying the data migration process.
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Versana raises $43m led by BNP Paribas to modernise loan markets

Versana raises $43m led by BNP Paribas to modernise loan markets

Versana, a digital infrastructure platform for the broadly syndicated loan and private credit markets, has closed a $43m capital raise led by BNP Paribas,...
Upstart secures $1.25bn forward-flow deal with Fortress

Upstart secures $1.25bn forward-flow deal with Fortress

Upstart, an AI-powered lending marketplace, has entered into a forward-flow agreement with funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. Under the deal, Fortress will...
Sahi raises $33m Series B at $200m valuation

Sahi raises $33m Series B at $200m valuation

Bengaluru-based broking platform Sahi, backed by Accel and Elevation Capital, has secured $33m in a Series B funding round. The investment was backed by Accel...
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