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Chinese insurer Ping An launches $1bn FinTech fund

Chinese insurance giant Ping An is launching a $1bn fund to invest globally in FinTech and health tech opportunities.

Tiger Global backs cyber firm Guardio in funding raise

Cybersecurity startup Guardio has raised $47m from a funding round headed by Tiger Global following three years in beta mode.

Mastercard backs HyperPay in $40m funding round

Saudi Arabian FinTech HyperPay has received funding from Mastercard following a strategic partnership between the two companies.

Zenlayer eyes enhanced cloud footprint following $50m Series C

US edge cloud service provider Zenlayer has closed a $50m Series C financing round led by Anatole Investment.
FIDx

FinTech FIDx nets growth funding

FIDx, an integrated technology platform that connects financial professionals to leading insurance firms, has raised an undisclosed amount of growth funding.

Corporate spend management firms and celebrity-backed companies among the 42 FinTech rounds raised last...

A Jared Leto-backed startup, family-focused FinTech firms and corporate spend management companies were among the big winners of the 42 funding rounds reported on last week.
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Information Venture Partners closes second FinTech fund at $106m

Early-stage FinTech venture firm Information Venture Partners has raised $106m in for its second fund, exceeding its $100m target.

The Chainsmokers-backed neobroker Flink inks $57m to disrupt the investment industry in LatAm

Flink, a Mexico City-based neobroker, has raised $57m in a Series B round of funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Paysend seeks global expansion following $125m Series B

UK card transfer business Paysend has closed a $125m Series B funding round led by venture capital firm One Peak.
Coro

Mid-market cybersecurity platform Coro pulls in $75m

Coro, a cybersecurity platform, has pulled in $75m from its latest funding raise to bring its total funding over the last year to $155m.

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How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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