Combined French banking app downloads reached a total of 73m downloads by the end of 2023, that’s 24% higher than Germany’s total banking app downloads. Combined French banking app downloads reached 17.4m in 2023, a 31% increase YoY. Neobanks overtook incumbent banks in 2023 with neobanks’ downloads reaching 8.9m, a 5.7% increase over incumbent banks’ downloads. Incumbent banks narrowly held on to...
CLARA Analytics raises fresh funding from Nationwide Ventures
CLARA Analytics, a leading AI as a service (AIaaS) provider focused on transforming casualty claims outcomes, has recently announced a significant financial boost.
Voya Financial launches innovative Voya Protect for enhanced workplace benefits
Voya Financial, a prominent player in the health, wealth, and investment sectors, has announced the expansion of its workplace benefits offerings with the launch of Voya Protect.
Matt Bonakdarpour takes the helm as president and CTO at Root Insurance
Root, a pioneering technology firm specialising in insurance solutions and the parent entity of Root Insurance, is delighted to announce the elevation of Matt Bonakdarpour to the dual role of President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
wefox strengthens executive team with Dominik Ulrich as CRO
wefox, a leading player in the InsurTech sector, has announced the appointment of Dominik Ulrich as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective immediately.
fraud
One of the most pressing issues with the financial industry right now is document fraud. How can RegTech's tackle this challenge and provide more support? In the view of Joe Lemonnier, product marketing manager at Resistant AI, The financial industry stands at a critical juncture, facing a surge in document fraud driven by rapid technological advancements, one closely tied to the industry's swift...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a step towards strengthening the financial regulatory framework in the US.
ECB
In a move aimed at bolstering the banking sector's resilience to ICT and security challenges, the ECB has introduced a new policy.
security
Infosecurity Europe 2024 has unveiled critical findings from its recent research into cybersecurity budget trends across organisations.
Google
Google has unveiled its latest venture, the AI Cyber Defense Initiative, poised to harness the power of AI in the realm of cybersecurity.

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