Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

HKMA initiates first CBDC steps with whitepaper launch

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has begun the first steps of exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with the release of a technical whitepaper.

Gobbill, Cointree partner to enable bill payments with cryptos

Automated bill payment solution Gobbill has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Cointreee to support bill payments through cryptocurrency.

CrowdStrike stocks soar to almost record levels as cybersecurity remains mission critical amidst the...

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has seemingly proven just how paramount digital defences have become as the coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses to accept remote working as the tech company's stocks jump.

Revolut broke even in November but didn’t make a big deal out of it

Revolut's revenues dropped by 40% at the start of the coronavirus crisis, but now the neobank has revealed that it is 50% ahead of its pre-pandemic levels and even broke even in November.

Huge Deutsche Bank asset management arm invests in Dubai fintech business Neo Technologies

Dubai-based FinTech business Neo Technologies has picked up backing from Deutsche Bank's $700bn asset management arm DWS Group.

Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?

Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.

Refyne snares $16m Series A to boost Indian salary access

Indian FinTech Refyne has raised $16m from a Series A funding round led by RTP Global and partners of DST Global.
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IbanFirst scores €10m to connect SMEs with FinTech

Belgian fintech startup FX4BIZ has raised €10m in funding and pivoted its business from an SME-focused currency-transfer operator to a banking-as-a-service platform and rebrands to IbanFirst.

AXA Venture Partners backs Tive’s supply chain solutions

Tive, a provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights, has raised $54m in Series B funding led by AXA Venture Partners.
Cascading AI bags $3.9m in pre-seed funding to transform banking with AI

Cascading AI bags $3.9m in pre-seed funding to transform banking with AI

Cascading AI, a pioneering FinTech startup established by Stanford University and Y Combinator alumni, has proudly announced the closure of its $3.9m pre-seed funding round.

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FinTech investment sees uptick following two sluggish weeks

There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
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Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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