Zopa, a UK-based digital bank blending innovative technology with over 20 years of lending expertise, has raised €80m (£68m) in an equity funding round.
Zopa, a UK-based digital bank blending innovative technology with over 20 years of lending expertise, has raised €80m (£68m) in an equity funding round.
property
Cash remains a preferred tool for money launderers in real estate. High-value property purchases made entirely in cash are particularly risky, as they enable criminals to avoid the scrutiny typically applied to transactions processed through traditional financial systems.
Black Friday
This past Black Friday, Visa reported a notable 11% increase in transaction volumes in the UK compared to the same period last year, marking a 16% rise from an average Friday.
AvaTrade, an award-winning online trading broker, has announced a multi-year partnership with Formula One giants Oracle Red Bull Racing.
AvaTrade, an award-winning online trading broker, has announced a multi-year partnership with Formula One giants Oracle Red Bull Racing.
fraud
Federal financial regulatory bodies, alongside the FinCEN and state regulators, have issued a crucial statement aimed at bolstering the defences against elder financial exploitation.
CSRD
A recent survey by PwC Luxembourg reveals that less than half of the companies mandated to report under the EU's newly enforced CSRD feel fully prepared to meet their obligations.
Customer retention is more than just a metric in the insurance sector—it underpins profitability and sustainable growth. As the industry evolves and consumer expectations rise, insurers must innovate to retain customers and maintain a competitive edge. Digital health technology platform dacadoo explores nine key actionable strategies for life and health insurers to foster loyalty and drive long-term customer engagement.
KYT
KYT serves as a crucial safeguard within the financial sector by monitoring and analysing financial transactions to spot unusual or potentially illicit activities. According to AIPrise, it acts as an early warning system against fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes, focusing on the behavioural patterns and anomalies of transactions rather than just identity verification. KYT plays an integral role in...
Pints.ai, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions for the insurance sector, has unveiled its latest product designed to transform workflow automation in the industry.
Pints.ai, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions for the insurance sector, has unveiled its latest product designed to transform workflow automation in the industry.
Atlanta-based InsurTech startup Sola Insurance as successfully closed its seed funding round, raising $3.7m.
Atlanta-based InsurTech startup Sola Insurance as successfully closed its seed funding round, raising $3.7m.

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