Irish fintechs bemoan lack of state support
Innovation within Ireland’s banking sector has been hindered by a lack of government funding, claims a newly published report.
CFPB streamlines supervision focus for 2026 examinations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will shift its supervision strategy for 2026, but its funding remains in question. The CFPB…
RBS embraces crypto-currencies in hackathon challenge
A team from RBS took top honors at the Deloitte Digital #GoneHacking capital markets hackathon on Friday with a trading platform that utilises the Ripple protocol to handle integration with crypto-currencies.
Alliant introduces government contractors segment, names execs
Agents and Brokers, Excess and Surplus Lines Alliant Insurance, Marsh & McLennan
AIB survey reveals cost of living influences sustainability decisions
45% of adults say that they are personally affected by climate change, a substantial increase from 37% in 2020.
AM Best affirms Excellent credit ratings for Spinnaker Insurance Group
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) for Spinnaker Insurance Company and its 100% reinsured subsidiaries, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Mainsail Insurance Company.
IRLA Congress: Legacy market shifts to proactive capital management and risk solutions
The legacy and reinsurance market, once viewed as a niche or reactive segment of the insurance sector, has now become a central component of capital management strategies and long-term planning.
Augmentum Fintech invests in LoopFX
Augmentum Fintech has made a £2.6 million investment in London-based peer-to-peer FX trading platform LoopFX.
Casper Specialty UK adds Nick Kirk as a Senior FI Underwriter
Casper Specialty UK Limited, the specialist casualty-focused MGA, has hired Nick Kirk from Munich Re Syndicate, as its Senior FI Underwriter.
Paxos lays off 20% of staff
Digital assets outfit Paxos has laid off 20% of its staff, according to a Bloomberg report.
Payments system cyber attack could cost the world $3.5 trillion
Insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London is warning that a major cyber attack on a systemic payments system could cost the world economy $3.5 trillion.














