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Allianz Plans to Acquire 51% Stake in Income Insurance for S$2.2 Billion

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Allianz has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Singapore’s Income Insurance through its subsidiary, Allianz Europe B.V. These are distributed through agents, financial advisors, bancassurance, and direct channels. Allianz ‘s offer of S$ 40.58 per share values the 51 percent stake at approximately SG$ 2.2

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Fintech Review: A Guide

Fintech Review

They use alternative credit scoring methods and automated underwriting. Wealthtech Wealthtech includes robo-advisors, stock trading apps, pension tools, and financial planning software. Banks acquire or partner with fintech startups to accelerate innovation. It democratises investing by lowering fees and entry barriers.

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Bill.com Sets IPO Price Slightly Higher Than Expected

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billion, which includes the underwriters’ option. The IPO’s lead underwriters were Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities and Jefferies. The price is slightly higher than the expected amount of $19 to $21, which it had originally marketed. The firm’s market capitalization is at $1.56

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7 Fast-Growing Fintech Startups in Thailand

Fintech News

With the acquisitions, Roojai became a full digital insurance company with the license to underwrite general insurance products in Thailand. Most recently, Roojai acquired Lifepal, an online insurance aggregator in Indonesia with over 2 million unique visitors per month. The company says it generated THB 3 billion (US$87.4

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General Atlantic’s Dr. Jud Linville On FinTechs And What’s Ahead For Banks

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There’s no shortage of disruptors — particularly neobanks that promise to change everything from checking to lending — but don’t count legacy players out just yet, Dr. Jud Linville , senior advisor at growth equity firm General Atlantic , told Karen Webster. Linville offered up two words of advice: “Acquire them.”

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How to Address Portfolio Risk Volatility Through Economic Uncertainty - Part 2

FICO

If we think of a lending portfolio as a night club, its underwriting policy acts as the doorperson, checking IDs and making sure anyone trying to enter meets documented criteria. FICO® Scores, often an important contributor to underwriting strategies, are designed to provide valuable risk rank-ordering through all economic cycles.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 08/08

The Fintech Times

Ellis previously served as CFO at Flywire , a global payment solutions provider, as well as CFO and advisor to BillGO , a bill pay platform and network. Lea most recently served as chief underwriting officer at Vantage Risk. Montonio, the European payment and ecommerce solutions provider, appoints Johan Nord as its new CEO.

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