KYC
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ESG
The debate surrounding the acronym ESG has evolved from divisive to disappointing within the financial services sector.
Global InsurTech investments halve in H1 2024 YoY
Key Global InsurTech investment stats in H1 2024: Global InsurTech funding halved in H1 2024 YoY Average deal size dropped to $17.9m as investors grow cautious Cover Genius secured the largest InsurTech deal globally for H1 with a $80m Series E funding round In H1 2024, the global InsurTech sector saw a steep drop in both deal activity and funding....
Parabank
Parabank, a digital bank focused on people with disabilities, has introduced new credit and prepaid cards specifically designed for this community.
OPBAS
The OPBAS has identified ongoing inconsistencies in the supervisory efforts of the UK’s PBSs in combating money laundering.
Alan
French digital health insurer, Alan, has successfully secured a substantial $193m in its latest Series F funding round.
HKD
The HKMA has initiated Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme, known as Project e-HKD+, on September 23.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg, a global leader in financial data and analytics, has unveiled significant enhancements to its climate solutions suite.
KYB
Corporate onboarding encompasses processes critical for meeting regulatory demands, including AML compliance and thorough business verification to prevent financial crime.
Datamaran
Datamaran, a pioneer in strategic ESG software, has secured $33m in Series-C funding from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital.

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