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Why Brexit will continue to be a big challenge for financial services firms

Despite being more than three years in the making, the UK’s divorce from the EU is still a cause of great uncertainty for financial services firms.

How the role of the chief risk officer is changing

The role of the chief risk officer is changing for good. It will not come as a surprise to many that technology will help this change, but there are other factors at play, including a merger with the chief financial officer.

The benefits of a modern tech stack in the wealth management industry

The wealth management industry is facing unprecedented change from numerous directions. David Simpson, Head of EMEA at GBST, argues that firms need to adapt to the new world or risk being overtaken by the competition.

Why the time has come for perpetual KYC

Know your customer (KYC) processes have been the lifeblood for compliance teams fighting fraud. However, are they still enough? Kristoff Zammit Ciantar - founder and CEO of KYC Portal, believes its days could be numbered.
How will ESG FinTech develop over the next five years?

How will ESG FinTech develop over the next five years?

Climate change is one of the most critical challenges humans need to overcome. Financial institutions play a major role in the world’s shift to a greener future, and many are stepping up to the plate to prioritise sustainability across their operations.

Is the rapid growth of Germany’s FinTech sector a sign of it becoming EU...

Germany’s FinTech sector has been steadily growing over the past six years, but investment levels have sky-rocketed in 2019, is this the foreshadowing of the power shift from the UK to Germany post Brexit?

Why indó’s founders aim to create “the least powerful bank in the world”

On the back of closing a €1m seed round, Icelandic challenger bank indó is almost ready to go live.

How Covid-19 changed banks’ onboarding processes

Many banks had already started to introduce digital onboarding solutions before the coronavirus swept over the world. Following the pandemic, these efforts have gone into overdrive.

How eflow took the 2008 financial crash to reposition itself to become a RegTech...

There are few companies to have gone through two foundations, but a shift in core business focus following the financial crisis helped eflow Global become a pioneer in RegTech.
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As more FinTechs focus on financial literacy – should schools be doing more?

The financial literacy gap is still a major issue globally. While the market has seen the proliferation of FinTech companies looking to fix the problem, should schools be the place where children learn about investing or other financial services?

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FinTech investment sees uptick following two sluggish weeks

There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
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Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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