Tag: US
Global InsurTech seed deal activity halves in Q1 2024 YoY
Key Global InsurTech seed deal investment stats in Q1 2024:
• InsurTech seed deal activity reached 25 deals in Q1 2024, a 52% reduction from...
International online shopping to surge as trust in merchants grows
In an era where digital borders are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, a recent report by Airwallex, in collaboration with Edgar, Dunn & Company, has highlighted a significant trend: a surge in cross-border spending.
French InsurTech funding hit five-year low in 2023
Key French InsurTech investment stats in 2023:
• French InsurTech companies raised a combined $94m in 2023, a 60% drop from 2022
• French InsurTech deal...
How Ushur is levelling-up customer experience processes
It is no secret that the customer experience is one of the biggest modern battlegrounds for business. Despite this, many companies still fail to offer end-to-end streamlined experiences. Ushur was designed to change this.
Chad Nitschke appointed to spearhead Hiscox’s digital strategy in the US
Hiscox has recently expanded its team by appointing Chad Nitschke as SVP, Digital Strategy and Execution in the United States.
FinCEN’s latest proposal to tighten AML regulations for SEC-registered advisers
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a step towards strengthening the financial regulatory framework in the US.
Edgewater Equity Partners acquires Ascent to boost AI-driven compliance
Ascent Technologies has been acquired by Edgewater Equity Partners, a distinguished private equity firm based in Boston.
Gensler highlights climate reporting challenges for US firms under EU directives
Gary Gensler, the US SEC chair, has issued a warning about the implications for thousands of US firms in the absence of domestic climate reporting rules.
US gears up for open banking revolution but why should wealth...
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed changes to personal financial data rights, open banking could soon make its way to the US As firms in the country get excited about the development, should wealth managers be taking note?
US FinTech Squeeze.com acquires Youtility to revolutionise comparison market
US-based tech platform Squeeze has acquired Youtility, a UK technology start-up, in a bid to offer a unique embedded experience for both businesses and their customers.