Regulation used to sit at the edges of the enterprise, tracked by specialist teams, interpreted periodically and pushed downstream into compliance, legal and risk functions. That model is starting to break. As regulatory change grows faster, broader and more complex, firms can no longer afford to treat regulatory intelligence as a background task or a periodic monitoring exercise. Instead, it...

Global InsurTech investment cooled sharply in March, with 10 deals raising roughly $237m, making it the slowest month for funding so far in 2026. The total represents a steep fall from February, when more than $1bn was raised, and a clear decline from January’s $420m. Compared with February, funding dropped by around 78%, while deal activity also slowed. While investment levels...

Pricing has become one of the most important strategic tools available to lenders. In highly competitive markets where interest rates fluctuate and borrowers compare offers instantly, financial institutions must be able to adjust pricing quickly while balancing growth, risk, and profitability. According to Earnix, many lenders are now moving toward more agile pricing operations that combine automation, predictive analytics, and...

A MiKaDiv solution is best understood as the combination of processes and technology required to support dividend tax reporting under Germany's MiKaDiv framework. According to Label, it is not a single system or standalone reporting tool, but an operating model that enables firms to prepare, structure and submit data in line with regulatory expectations. In practice, this means working with...

Intelligent AI, a property risk analytics provider, has announced its expansion into the US market following its selection for the Connecticut InsurTech Corridor. The move marks a key milestone for the company as it builds on momentum in the London market and responds to growing demand from insurers seeking better data quality, improved underwriting precision and stronger portfolio resilience. Many insurers...

Politically exposed persons (PEPs) represent a distinct category of risk for financial institutions and regulated businesses. Because they occupy positions of public influence and often have access to public funds, they carry a heightened potential for involvement in corruption, bribery, or misappropriation. Yet identifying a PEP is only the starting point — the deeper challenge lies in understanding the...

Basware has launched a new certification programme aimed at preparing accounts payable (AP) professionals to work alongside AI agents. The programme, called the Basware AI Certified course, is structured around three sections: understanding AI, applying it within existing workflows, and preparing for what comes next. It is aimed at AP clerks, invoice controllers, and finance team leaders, offering a practical and...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial services watchdog, has published its vision for open finance, outlining plans to hand consumers and businesses greater control over their financial data. Under the proposals, individuals and firms would be able to share their financial data securely with a range of providers, broadening access to products such as mortgages, investments, savings and...

Mapfre, a global insurance group, has appointed Miguel Serrano Loredo as its new corporate director of Administration and Finance. He replaces Oscar García-Serrano, who has held the role since April 2022 and will now take on the position of CEO of Mapfre Colombia, succeeding Rafael Prado, who is leaving the company to pursue a new professional opportunity. Serrano has been associated...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the country's primary financial regulatory authority, has announced the creation of a nationwide unified electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) platform, with Swedish technology firm Norbloc AB named as its technical partner. The initiative forms a central component of the CBUAE's Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme, which seeks to build a more integrated financial...