In its latest report, the BIS addresses the burgeoning role of AI in central banking, underscoring the critical balance between promoting innovation and managing associated risks. The report outlines key strategies for central banks to safely incorporate AI technologies within their operational frameworks, according to ABA Banking Journal. Central to BIS’s guidance is the establishment
Simplifai, a leader in AI-driven automation, has launched Agentic AI designed to optimise critical processes such as claims handling, underwriting, and customer service. The Norwegian firm has debuted the solution in response to the industry’s increasing demands. Insurers are facing growing customer expectations, rising cost pressures, and complex regulatory requirements. To help navigate these challenges,
Semgrep, an application security platform, has successfully secured a substantial $100m in its Series D funding round. The round was spearheaded by Menlo Ventures, with significant contributions from existing stakeholders including Felicis Ventures, Harpoon Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. This latest injection of capital brings the total funds raised by the
Clarity AI has announced the launch of a new solution targeted at fund managers, portfolio managers, and ESG analysts. According to Finextra, this innovative tool is designed to simplify the complex landscape of sustainable investment fund regulations and labels in Europe, which are increasingly shaped by stringent regulatory demands and the need to combat greenwashing.
Moneyhub, a leading data, intelligence, and payments company specialising in Open Banking, Open Finance, and Open Data solutions, has partnered with Money Squirrel, an emerging FinTech focused on financial management for small businesses. The collaboration aims to power Money Squirrel’s recently launched app, designed to help SMEs automate savings and manage VAT payments efficiently. The
According to IBS Intelligence, this financial boost was spearheaded by KRAFTON, a Korean digital entertainment leader, alongside continued backing from existing investor Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners Group (UK) Limited (Apis Partners). The newly acquired funds are set to enhance Cashfree’s payment solutions and expand its market presence.
Trucordia, a leading insurance provider with a team of 5,000 professionals, has announced the acquisition of CADA Insurance Services’ insurance business, further strengthening its presence in Louisiana. The acquisition is part of Trucordia’s strategy to integrate businesses with strong growth potential in key industries and markets, according to InsurTech Insights. By bringing CADA Insurance under
Pipe, a FinTech company specialising in embedded financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced a major expansion of its Pipe Partner Portal, introducing new developer tools aimed at simplifying integration. The enhancements are designed to make it easier for developers to embed Pipe’s capital services within payment and software platforms. Unlike traditional
Yapily one of Europe’s leading open banking infrastructure platforms – has been selected by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, to strengthen its Open Banking offering. Adyen will use Yapily’s leading data features to streamline onboarding and strengthen account verification, giving even more merchants across Europe a faster, more seamless,
Alta Signa has added Westfield Specialty International to its insurance capacity panel, enhancing its ability to underwrite Directors & Officers (D&O) and Financial Institutions (FI) risks across the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. This partnership introduces an additional €10m capacity, split equally between D&O and FI lines, bolstering Alta Signa’s existing Lloyd’s-backed panel. The
UK-based payments firm Sokin, which provides international payment solutions for businesses, has secured $15m in debt funding from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. This investment follows a $31m strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. Sokin has experienced substantial growth in recent months, including a 51% increase in new account openings since the Morgan
Swan, a company specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round. The funding will support Swan’s mission to make embedded banking the standard across Europe. The company believes the industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial services are becoming a key part of everyday business tools rather than standalone
