Financial Services stories - Page 63

The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.

KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.

As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

Keyless has secured an additional USD $2 million, raising total funding to USD $10 million, to enhance its biometric services and expand in North America.

French platform Pigment has partnered with Deloitte to deliver AI-driven planning solutions, enhancing corporate agility amid rapid market changes.

In 2024, AI innovations are set to revolutionise sectors like finance and public services, predicting substantial changes and savings of up to GBP £200 billion by 2025.

The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.

ManyPets has appointed Shane Larkin as its new Chief Marketing Officer, focusing on enhancing its pet insurance offerings amid rising care costs.

EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.

The UK aims to lead in artificial intelligence with a new AI Opportunities Action Plan and GBP £14 billion investment from tech firms to enhance various sectors.

Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.

HighPoint Technologies and Xinnor have unveiled impressive performance results from their collaboration on RAID storage solutions, offering speeds of up to 52.7 GB/s.

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

The deadline for the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act has arrived, pushing financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity and compliance practices.

The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act, effective from 17th January, presents both hurdles and opportunities for the financial sector, say industry leaders.

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.