Tietoevry Banking and Version 1 have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the digitalisation of European financial institutions. By combining Tietoevry Banking’s robust SaaS offerings with Version 1’s expertise in modernising banking systems and their specialism in AI compliance, ethics, and risk management, this alliance is poised to transform the digital landscape of banking across Europe.
Flagright, an AI-native AML compliance platform, has announced the successful closure of a $4.3m seed funding round. This financial boost aims to propel the development of Flagright’s solutions and support its international expansion. The funding round was spearheaded by Frontline Ventures and included investments from a group of distinguished angel investors. The company specializes in
Vanquis and FinScan, a leading provider of AML compliance solutions from Innovative Systems, have entered into a partnership. Vanquis Banking Group is known for its dedicated approach to responsible lending within the financial industry, whereas FinScan specializes in advanced AML compliance technologies that aid in enhancing operational efficiencies and customer transparency. The driving force behind this collaboration
Munich Re, a global reinsurance leader, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NEXT Insurance, a digital-first small business insurer, in a deal worth $2.6bn. Following the acquisition, NEXT Insurance will become part of ERGO Group, Munich Re’s primary insurance subsidiary. The acquisition aims to strengthen ERGO’s presence in the US small business insurance market, leveraging
Saifr has announced its integration with Adobe that aims to redefine compliant content creation within the financial services industry. As part of the Adobe Experience Cloud as an Adobe Technology Partner, Saifr provides advanced AI compliance solutions that serve as a compliance guardrail for generative AI content, helping users manage their risk and enhance the speed
PIMFA WealthTech, the innovation arm of the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association (PIMFA), has partnered with Morningstar to launch a new AI-focused Tech Sprint, aimed at solving key operational challenges in the wealth management sector. The competition offers FinTech firms the opportunity to present their AI solutions at the Morningstar Investment Conference UK, taking place
Kennedys IQ, the client-facing technology division of global law firm Kennedys, has introduced SmartRisk, the first fully explainable neuro-symbolic AI risk analysis solution for the insurance sector. This latest addition to its data-driven IQ Platform aims to revolutionise policy review, liability, and coverage analysis by enhancing decision-making speed, accuracy, and consistency. The launch of SmartRisk
Peak3, a global InsurTech company specialising in cloud-based insurance solutions, has raised $35m in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across the UK and European markets. The funding round, which will support Peak3’s ambitious growth plans, was backed by investors keen to drive digital transformation in the insurance sector. The company has
Crossmint, an all-in-one blockchain platform for businesses, has secured $23.6m in a funding round led by Ribbit Capital. Other investors include Franklin Templeton, Nyca, First Round, and Lightspeed Faction. The investment follows a year of rapid growth, with Crossmint’s subscription revenue surging by 1,100% in 2024. The company provides businesses with tools to develop blockchain
Novidea, a provider of cloud-based, data-driven enterprise insurance management solutions, has announced a raft of updates to its insurance management platform designed to boost its effectiveness in policy management, claims administration, billing, accounting, document and file management, and other key areas. The move will enable the offering to achieve greater efficiency and innovation across all
Tomo, a digital mortgage lender leveraging AI-driven technology, has secured $20m in a Series B funding round. The latest investment was led by Progressive Insurance, with additional participation from existing investors Ribbit Capital, NFX, and DST Global Partners. This brings Tomo’s total funding to $130m. Founded by former Zillow executives, Tomo is focused on modernising
EquiLend has secured a minority investment from an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY). This investment underscores BNY’s commitment to EquiLend’s mission and its innovative technological solutions. BNY, along with eight other significant financial institutions, has invested in EquiLend to support the firm’s push for greater innovation and efficiency across the securities
