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Root Insurance files for IPO

Hot on the heels of Lemonade's IPO this summer, Root has now added its name to the list of InsurTechs going public in 2020.
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Milestone Partners sells eCommission to Lightyear Capital

Milestone Partners has sold PropTech platform eCommission to Lightyear Capital.

Standard Banks takes over mobile payments player Firepay

South African financial services giant Standard Bank has taken a majority stake in regional mobile payments player Firepay.
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Blackfin to sell stake in Finanzen to Eli Global

Blackfin Capital Partners have agreed to sell online marketplace for customer leads Finanzen to Eli Global.

CashFlow scoops up payments firm iCheque

Cambridge-based CashFlow is acquiring fellow Silicon Fen payments solution iCheque Network. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.

Vantiv acquires UK-based Worldpay for £7.7bn

Payment processor Vantiv has reportedly acquired UK-based Worldpay in a deal worth around £7.7bn.

Beecken Petty acquires Zenith American Solutions

Zenith American Solutions has been acquired by Chicago-based Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company, from Water Street Healthcare Partners.
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BNP Paribas acquires neo bank Compte-Nickel

BNP Paribas is set to acquire a 95% stake in neo-banking startup Compte-Nickel’s parent company Financière des Paiements Électroniques.

Toast acquires HR and payroll solution StratEx

Restaurant management company Toast has acquired HR and payroll solution StratEx for an undisclosed amount.

Visa’s acquisition of Plaid could be in jeopardy due to antitrust concerns

Visa bought Plaid in January as part of a $5.3bn deal, but now fears about it creating a monopoly situation could make regulators put a stop to the acquisition.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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