The World Trade Board has launched a consultation around a new framework that would increase access to trade for micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs).

The FCA has appointed Therese Chambers and Steve Smart as joint executive directors of enforcement and market oversight.

Amica Mutual Insurance, a provider of auto, home and life insurance, has partnered with Canopy Weather to further monitor the impacts of tornado damage and enhance service to its policyholders.

A deputy chief economist at the FCA said that robo-advice can be a ‘very good’ complement to human financial advice but won’t replace it.

The ECB has published its first climate-related financial disclosures for its corporate sector and non-monetary policy portfolios.

Inszone Insurance Services, a provider of benefits, personal and commercial lines insurance, has acquired The Contractors Insurance Group, an insurance agency focused on contractors.

Raisin, a global savings and investment specialist, has raised €60m in a Series E funding round backed by Goldman Sachs.

battleface, a global travel insurance company, has partnered with BringFido to provide pet travel insurance coverage.

Britive, a cloud identity security platform, has secured $20.5m in a Series B funding round headed by Pelion Venture Partners.

All eyes are on the banking sector after Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, First Republic Bank (FRC) and now Credit Suisse collapsed. There is a possibility that some large neobanks listed could be in the firing lines. Monzo’s auditors EY gave a ‘material uncertainty” warning and labelled the bank’s ability to operate as a ‘going concern’ in July...