Germany-based Upvest collects €4m in funding
Berlin-based Upvest, which has built an investment API, has collected €4m in funding from ABN AMRO Ventures.
Forge Global nets $150m as it receives FINRA approval
Forge Global, a private securities marketplace, has netted $150m in funding, alongside getting approval from FINRA to operate as a single broker dealer.
Klarna bolsters UK presence with key regional market expansions
FinTech juggernaut Klarna has expanded its footprint in the UK with a new office in London and larger premises in Manchester.
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.
MAS launches RegTech and digital schemes, commits S$42m to boost adoption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a RegTech grant scheme and an enhanced digital acceleration grant (DAG) program to boost tech use in the financial sector.
Three ways FinTechs are leaning into PayTech innovation
In the wake of COVID-19, research suggests FinTech companies are experiencing a strong growth spurt giving them the opportunity to innovate like never before.
Saudi Payments teams with IBM, Mastercard to launch instant payment system
Saudi Arabia’s only financial payments company Saudi Payments (SP) has introduced ‘sarie’ – an instant payments system – in collaboration with IBM and Mastercard.
Avaloq, Adviscent partner to accelerate financial services transformation
Zurich-based WealthTech100 firm Avaloq has entered a partnership with compatriot FinTech Adviscent to provide smart content solutions for wealth managers and private banks.
Cadence rebrands to Percent following Series A close
Private investing platform Cadence has rebranded to Percent alongside the close of a $12.5m Series A round.
PensionBee makes London Stock Exchange debut with £365m IPO
UK fintech PensionBee has debuted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with its shares priced at 165p per share.
