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Hong Kong financial regulators introduce GenA.I. Sandbox++ to support innovation in financial services
11th March 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Insurance Authority (IA), and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) have launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Sandbox++ initiative, in partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport). The HKMA, SFC, IA, and MPFA serve as Hong Kong’s key ... Read the full article
Munich Re and Swiss Re back Instnt and MKIII’s new fully-indemnified lending solution
26th February 2026
Global reinsurers Munich Re and Swiss Re have backed a new “Double-Indemnity” structure from Instnt, an AI-led identity fraud insurance provider, and MarkIII, Inc. (MKIII), an embedded lending enablement platform, as the two companies introduce a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the $18 trillion US consumer lending market. Together, Instnt and ... Read the full article
Abu Dhabi introduces FIDA Cluster to advance new-generation financial and investment solutions
15th December 2025
Abu Dhabi, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has introduced the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster — a coordinated initiative designed to accelerate innovation across the financial sector and strengthen the emirate’s global influence in capital ... Read the full article
Anthea secures $22m to launch Ethereum Life Insurance
10th October 2025
Anthea Holding Limited, a crypto-fintech group that offers life insurance solutions denominated in digital assets through its subsidiary, Anthea Insurance Limited, has announced the completion of a US$22 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by Yunfeng Financial Group Limited, joined by a diverse group of strategic and institutional ... Read the full article
Policybazaar for Business launches reinsurance operations in select international markets
1st September 2025
Policybazaar for Business, the B2B arm of Policybazaar.com, has begun offering reinsurance services in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE. This marks one of the first instances of an India-based intermediary bringing a technology-focused reinsurance model to these regions, aiming to address operational and capacity gaps in the insurance markets ... Read the full article
Willis launches FinTech Plus, a global insurance solution
13th May 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has launched FinTech Plus, an insurance solution for FinTech firms navigating scale, complexity, and regulatory evolution globally. The unified solution aims to address the financial risk landscape, which includes options for comprehensive cyber protection, delivered through a single proposal form and wording to simplify the process and ... Read the full article
BCG reveals 74% of companies face challenges in unlocking AI value
24th October 2024
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm, has released new research revealing that after years of investing in artificial intelligence (AI), CEOs are increasingly focused on achieving tangible returns from these technologies. However, realising AI's full potential remains challenging. The report indicates that only 26% of companies have developed ... Read the full article
Markel Group launches FintechRisk+, covering fintech liability & cyber threats
11th September 2024
Markel Group Inc., an insurance company renowned for its expertise in specialised insurance and risk management, has introduced its new FintechRisk+ insurance policy. This move highlights Markel’s commitment to offering top coverage and service for fintech companies navigating a complex market. The FintechRisk+ policy provides financial services and technology liability, directors and ... Read the full article
WTW unveils Fintech & Digital Assets Taskforce to tackle complex digital ecosystem
28th August 2024
WTW, the broker and risk advisor, has unveiled a Fintech and Digital Assets Taskforce, in a move that is set to provide clients with consultancy support for managing risks in the complex digital asset ecosystem. The broker has brought together their global fintech and digital assets specialists in an integrated taskforce ... Read the full article
Fintech industry shifts focus to profitability during growth challenges: BCG
12th July 2024
The fintech industry is poised for significant growth despite recent challenges, according to a recent report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a management consulting firm, and QED Investors, a venture capital firm specialising in fintech, titled Global Fintech 2024: Prudence, Profits, and Growth. Drawing insights from interviews with over 60 global ... Read the full article
CFC enhances fintech insurance coverage
12th June 2024
CFC, an insurance provider known for emerging risks in the cyber insurance market, has announced a significant update to its fintech insurance coverage. This revamped offering, available in the UK, Canada, and Australia, provides a streamlined, comprehensive solution that addresses both professional service and technology risks faced by today's fintech sector. “It’s ... Read the full article
Arturo names Juan Pujadas to Board of Directors
23rd May 2024
Juan Pujadas, an advisor at Blumberg Capital where he supports fintech portfolio companies such as EarnUp and Field Materials, has joined the Board of Arturo, the property intelligence company that delivers portfolio-wide underwriting, risk, claims and catastrophe-driven event insights. “I am honoured to serve on Arturo’s Board of Directors,” stated Pujadas. ... Read the full article
Acrisure launches Northwest Region led by Jim Hunt
23rd January 2024
Global fintech company, Acrisure, has announced the formation of the company’s Northwest Region, to be led by Managing Partner Jim Hunt. The Northwest Region, long known for innovation in aerospace, mining, forestry and energy production, will encompass Acrisure’s businesses in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. According to the ... Read the full article
Acrisure launches Mid-Atlantic Region with Goldwater as Managing Partner
18th January 2024
Global fintech company, Acrisure, has launched the company’s Mid-Atlantic Region encompassing its businesses in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. According to the announcement, as with all other platforms announced in 2023, the Region will operate under the Acrisure brand, with Geoffrey Goldwater as Managing Partner. In May 2023, the firm ... Read the full article
RYSKEX unveils RYSKEX Consulting for parametric risk transfer solutions
20th November 2023
RYSKEX Inc. has launched a new business unit called RYSKEX Consulting, which focuses on parametric risk transfer solutions. According to the announcement, the new unit's risk transfer solutions are designed for efficacy and adaptability. They are also not just confined to the company's platform, which helps to ensure broader applicability and impact. The ... Read the full article
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