Pakistan startup raises $13m for stablecoin launch
ZAR, a Pakistan-based startup, has secured $12.9m from venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz to finance its ambition to bring stablecoins to Pakistan’s unbanked.
Harley-Davidson expands CFO’s role, names new leaders
Harley-Davidson today announced several leadership changes, including expanding Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Root’s role. Jonathan Root Root’s responsibilities have been…
Acrisure acquires UK broker
Agents and Brokers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Risk Management United Kingdom
Annual catastrophe losses on track to top $100B again
Catastrophes, Property Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Gallagher Re expands capital markets operations into Europe with new Paris-based entity
Gallagher Securities, the specialised Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) and capital markets arm of reinsurance giant Gallagher Re, has secured approvals from the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) and the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) to establish a new European entity – Gallagher Securities Europe SAS.
HKEX to launch green finance exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is to launch the HKEX Sustainable and Green Exchange, ‘Stage’, a central hub for data and information on socially conscious finance investments in Asia.
UK life insurers may pass more interest to customers to avoid being “named and shamed”: Fitch
Some UK life insurers are likely to pass on more of their earned interest to customers in order to protect their reputations, a move that may oppose consumer duty rules introduced in July 2023 which keep driving changes, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings.
Intesa Sanpaolo to build Google Cloud centres in Milan and Turin
Intesa Sanpaolo has entered discussion with Google and data centre operator TIM on the creation of two ambitious cloud-based infrastructure projects.
Protecdiv hires Tamika Puckett as EVP & Public Sector Practice Leader
Tamika Puckett has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Public Sector Practice Leader, at Protecdiv, where she will lead the development and execution of the firm’s risk management strategies for public sector clients, overseeing a wide range of innovative solutions designed to meet the unique challenges faced by federal, state and municipal government agencies.
Manchester Digital launches manifesto to boost fintech in the North
Manchester Digital has launched a Manifesto for the Northern Tech Economy ahead of the mayoral elections that will take place on May 2nd.
Tokio Marine unit not obligated to indemnify agency in theft
Aviation, Coverage Disputes, D&O, Workers Comp Coverage