Novidea, the creator of the cloud-native, data-driven insurance management platform, has announced that New Dawn Risk, an independent specialist Lloyd’s insurance broker, is now live on its platform. The transition replaces outdated legacy systems with a single, unified solution that improves efficiency, strengthens financial reporting, and delivers real-time visibility across the business. New Dawn Risk sought to modernise its operations by reducing manual reporting, improving consistency in approval processes, expanding its analytics capabilities, and adopting more flexible task management tools to enhance daily productivity. The firm was also looking for a solution to strengthen the integration of internal workflows with…
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Waystone, a leading global provider of specialist services to the asset management industry, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of BIL Manage Invest from Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) Group, following regulatory non-objection from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). BIL Manage Invest, a well-established Luxembourg-based Management Company within the BIL Group, will now become part of Waystone. This acquisition is expected to increase assets under management (AUM) in Waystone’s Luxembourg Management Company by approximately 15% and significantly strengthen its market presence and capabilities across Europe. As part of the integration process, the BIL Manage Invest…
Rathbones meets the rigorous standards set by the Financial Reporting Council Accreditation reflects progress following the first full year since the IW&I merger Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups, has announced that it has once again been recognised as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, following the publication of its latest Stewardship Code Compliance Statement for the period from April 2024 to March 2025. The renewed accreditation underscores the Group’s commitment to responsible investment, effective and transparent stewardship, and delivering sustainable long-term value for clients and wider society. Rathbones Group has held signatory status…
ATB Capital Markets’ Autumn 2025 Energy Sector Survey (the “Energy Survey” or “Survey”) signals a measured outlook for Canada’s energy sector, with producers showing cautious optimism, energy services facing increasing challenges and investors taking a more restrained stance following strong performance earlier in the year. “Our fall survey reveals a new phase for the industry; one marked by optimism in natural gas alongside caution in oil and energy services. This presents both challenges and opportunities for our clients. Our team is committed to partnering with clients to navigate these dynamics, providing the right insights, strategies, and capital solutions to turn…
AutoRek earns Microsoft’s prestigious designation, setting new standards for trusted AI-powered financial operations. AutoRek has announced it has been awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner Certified Software Designation for Financial Services AI, following a comprehensive evaluation by Microsoft. “Financial institutions are right to demand more from vendors leveraging AI; achieving gains in productivity and capability, while retaining a strong governance and security posture,” said Steve McCrum, VP of Platform, AI, & Architecture at AutoRek. “This designation validates our commitment to delivering AI-powered automation within a compliant framework that firms can trust with their most sensitive data and critical operations — helping…
CluneTech, the Kilkenny-based software technology group, has once again been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies at a prestigious gala ceremony held at the RDS in Dublin on Friday, 26 September 2025. The recognition represents a significant milestone for CluneTech as it celebrates its tenth consecutive year achieving Platinum status – the programme’s highest accolade, reserved for companies that consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and strong performance year after year. At this year’s 17th annual awards ceremony, eight new businesses were awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) title. In total, Deloitte honoured 115 indigenous companies from…
As NFTs and cryptocurrencies replace tokenized real-world assets, taking safety measures has become more important than ever. This is where crypto custodians come in! While most crypto investors understand what digital asset solutions are, only a few know how exactly custodians work. If this sounds relatable, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a comprehensive guide explaining what crypto custodians are and what they do: What are Crypto Custodians? Crypto custody refers to the safekeeping and management of cryptocurrency assets and their private keys. This is done either by the asset owner or a third-party service provider. Crypto custodians are…
WRS, an award-winning provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Lloyds Merchant Services, one of the UK’s foremost payment providers. Together, the two companies will deliver a fully integrated POS payment solution for hospitality and retail businesses, combining WRS’s advanced POS technology with Lloyds Merchant Services’ secure and reliable card processing capabilities. The collaboration will allow merchants to benefit from a streamlined POS and card payment processing system that speeds up service, enhances the customer experience with quick and secure transactions, and offers flexible solutions suitable for both single-site operators and large multi-site businesses. WRS Project…
Media moves fast, but the systems behind it are still stuck in the past. Licensing is fragmented, cross-border deals take months, and intermediaries eat into revenue while slowing down distribution. Creators are left chasing contracts instead of audiences. Studios are forced to manage rights with PDF attachments and legal back-and-forth when audiences expect on-demand content. The gap between content creation and management has grown wider with every new wave of digital innovation. This is the gap Hendrik Hey, founder of MILC (Media Industry Licensing Content), set out to close. His company has built a live, Web3-powered infrastructure designed to modernize…
FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, has reengineered its Private Capital Suite into a cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. The suite has also been expanded into a fully front-to-back platformthrough integration with FIS’ newly launched Investor Services Suite. Designed to address the most pressing challenges in private equity, the Private Capital Suite automates manual processes, harmonizes data flows, and enables secure, real-time insights. With these capabilities, private equity firms can deliver a more modern, intuitive investor experience while maximizing the performance of every dollar deployed. With FIS retooling Private Capital Suite as a cloud-native SaaS offering, it operates…
