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NatWest's new IP lending boosts high growth companies

NatWest’s new IP lending boosts high growth companies

NatWest Group, a prominent UK banking institution, has announced an innovative lending proposition targeting high growth businesses. Known for its diverse financial services, NatWest is enhancing its support for modern, asset-light companies.

Funding Options adopts open banking solutions even though the industry has far from adopted...

From helping businesses survive the coronavirus crisis to revolutionising finance, Funding Options is bullish about the impact open banking could have as the FinTech embraces the data-sharing scheme.

Become nets $10m in Series A led by Benson Oak Ventures

Become, an online lending platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has netted $10m in its Series A round.

Viva Wallet receives Tencent backing as it bags $80m financing

Greek FinTech Viva Wallet has raised $80m in financing to bolster its loans and instant payment services.
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Riga-based lender Creamfinance lands €21m

Riga, Latvia-based consumer lending startup Creamfinance has raised €21m in new funding. The Series B round comes from Capitec Bank.

FlexxPay said to close pre-Series A round

FlexxPay, a startup empowering more control over when employees access their cash, has reportedly closed a new funding round from MEC Ventures.
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BNP Paribas buys 10% of SME credit specialist Caple

Caple, a European provider of alternative credit for small to medium-sized companies, has received backing from BNP Paribas.

Smartphone financing platform PayJoy closes $6m investment

Smartphone financing platform PayJoy has closed its latest funding on $6m, which will help the company further expand internationally.
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StreamLoan collects $2m in Seed funding round

Digital lending platform StreamLoan has picked up $2m in a Seed funding round.
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PayMe India said to raise $2m in angel funding round

Online lending platform PayMe India has reportedly raised $2m in its angel funding round.

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The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has called on the Labour Party to leverage the FinTech sector as a catalyst for economic growth, opportunity, and inclusivity across the UK, should it emerge victorious in the upcoming UK general election.

Blair Institute urges Labour to embrace FinTech for economic growth

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has called on the Labour Party to leverage the FinTech sector as a catalyst for economic growth, opportunity, and inclusivity across the UK, should it emerge victorious in the upcoming UK general election.

Armis acquires Silk Security for $150m to enhance cybersecurity capabilities

Armis, the asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, has officially acquired Silk Security, a cyber risk prioritization and remediation platform.

Singapore’s financial sector set for green transformation with new S$35m fund

The MAS has joined forces with the IBF and WSG to introduce an initiative aimed at revolutionising the financial sector's sustainability approach.

Wagestream raises £17.5m to enhance financial services for frontline workers

Wagestream, a pioneering FinTech company, has successfully secured a £17.5m investment in a recent funding round.
Canada's real-time payment system is now targeting a launch no earlier than 2026, following further delays to its roll-out.

Canada’s real-time payment system launch pushed back to 2026

Canada's real-time payment system is now targeting a launch no earlier than 2026, following further delays to its roll-out.

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