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Halifax-based mortgage and insurance broker DNA Financial Solutions has launched a “revolutionary” new fintech platform to “streamline” its current service offering. The company unveiled Mogul, a finance and insurance comparison tool developed in collaboration with its sister software company, Roco Technology Group. Mogul offers real-time comparisons for mortgages, bridging finance, development loans and integrated insurance products, providing users with essential information to support their property investment decisions and delivering “greater speed and precision”. And bosses say the platform is set to play a “critical” role in building the company’s capabilities, strengthening its leading position in the property finance sector. Jonny…

Tech Funding NewsChemistry VC launches $350M fund to back fintech and infrastructure startups, led by Bessemer, a16z and Index alumni. A new venture capital firm, Chemistry, has raised $350 million for its first fund, with plans to invest in early-stage startups. 0.7 hours ago

Medical illustrators must take complex information and remove what is not the doctor’s focus, such as an injury. The AI ​​hasn’t learned proper cell anatomy, says David Bolinsky, producer of The Inner Life of the Cell and CEO and creative director of E.mersion Studios.

Artificial intelligence has boosted shares of tech companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Google (GOOG, GOOGLE) to new heights this year. But the technology that companies promise will revolutionize our lives is driving up something other than stock prices: energy consumption. AI data centers consume enormous amounts of energy and could increase energy demand by up to 20% over the next decade, according to a Department of Energy spokesperson. Add to that the continued growth of the broader cloud computing market and you have a power shortage. But Big Tech has also set ambitious sustainability goals focused…

Global Paymentsthe publicly traded payments processor, is seeking a buyer for AdvancedMD, according to four banking and private equity sources. Global Payments has hired an investment bank to advise it on the sale process, the sources confirmed to Fortune. GPN wants $3 billion for AdvancedMD, but is more likely to receive something closer to $1.5 billion, one banker said. Fortune. “We decline to comment on market rumors or speculation,” a Global Payments spokesperson said in a statement. Fortune. Founded in 2000, AdvancedMD provides medical billing software, including payments, to medical practices. The South Jordan, Utah-based company said it currently serves…

Stripe, the world’s most valuable fintech startup, announced Friday that it will temporarily move to an invite-only model for signing up new accounts in India, calling the move a “difficult decision” as it scales in the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. In a statement published on its websiteStripe said businesses in India will no longer be able to create new accounts through the company’s website and will instead need to request an invitation. The startup, which competes with YC-backed Cashfree and Razorpay in the country, will now focus on supporting a number of businesses, particularly those focused on international expansion. “The…

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Financial Technology Major led by Vijay Shekhar Sharma Pay would have appointed Sidharth Shakdher as commercial director, according to several media. The move follows his recent departure from Ola Mobility, where he served as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role at Paytm, Shakdher will work closely with founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, focusing primarily on the growth and profitability of the company. Sidharth Shakdher’s role at Paytm As head of business, Shakdher is expected to lead Paytm’s marketing strategies and business operations. His responsibilities will include scaling Paytm’s business growth, improving revenue streams and…

Moneybox, a leading UK-based saving and investing platform, has recently secured a significant £70 million investment, signaling its ambition to scale further in the fintech space. The new funding round, which includes investments from Apis Global Growth Fund III and Amundi, highlights the platform’s growing market strength. Existing investors such as Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and Oxford Capital also remain on board. This financial boost allows Moneybox to continue its mission of helping over 1 million users build wealth, with offerings like savings, investing, retirement planning, and home-buying tools. The platform has been a driving force in democratizing financial planning…

The use of AI in finance was a hot topic at this year’s Sibos conference, as banks consider how AI can transform the way financial services are delivered and consumed and, more urgently, the way their data is managed. Using Large Language Models (LLM) to increase efficiency, improve customer service, and improve decision-making has been part of the discussion since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022. While LLMs represent a significant advancement in AI capabilities, particularly in how machines understand and interact with human language, banks are reacting cautiously due to concerns about regulatory compliance, privacy and security. data security,…

Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) — using machine learning to facilitate natural language conversations between humans and machines — continues to make inroads in the financial services industry. In a press release published Wednesday (October 23), Kasisto announced some management changes, naming Lance Berks as CEO and Don Layden as executive chairman of its board of directors. “Berks is a seasoned leader in the conversational AI space, with a proven track record of scaling early-stage and high-growth AI companies,” the release said. He was previously a member of the leadership team of an enterprise AI software company. Amélie. According to the…