Institutional Investment & Trading

Digital debt marketplace CrossLend nets Series B

CrossLend, a digital debt marketplace has netted a Series B financing round.

skew. launches crypto-trading platform on the back of new $5m financing round

London-based FinTech startup skew. is aiming to create the gateway to a cryptocurrency markets and has just picked up $5m to make it happen.Octopus...

ESMA report says financial markets remain “fragile” because of Covid-19

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a new report on the impact of the pandemic, saying that the environment "remains fragile."

The 38 FinTech funding rounds raised last week highlight the success of payments companies...

While the payments industry has reason to celebrate, last week also proved a boon for 38 FinTech companies closing investment rounds. The FinTech industry returned...

Neobroker Trade Republic achieves $5bn valuation after massive Series C round

German stock-trading app Trade Republic raised $900m in Series C funding which valued the company at over $5bn - a figure that soared from $600m from last April.

Brokerage platform Alpaca inks $50m to help FinTechs with embedded equities, partners with Plaid

Alpaca, a stock brokerage platform that offers APIs for FinTech apps to connect and trade in US stocks, raised $50m and plans to launch cryptocurrency trading.

Investing platform Yieldstreet nabs $400m credit facility

Direct-to-consumer investing platform Yieldstreet has closed a $400m credit facility from Monroe Capital.

Nuvei partners with Mastercard to offer APAC’s online traders instant cash-outs

Nuvei has announced a new partnership with Mastercard that will enable near instantaneous payout capabilities for online trading platforms and investors in the Asia Pacific region.
5 reasons why asset managers must embrace FCC automation

5 reasons why asset managers must embrace FCC automation

In an era where digital transformation is paramount, asset managers are recognising the indispensable role of automating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.

Blackfin Capital pulls in over €100m at first closing of third fund

FinTech investment firm Blackfin Capital has pulled in more than €100m at the first close of its second fundraise in two years.

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ValidMind

ValidMind raises $8.1m in seed funding to enhance AI transparency in FinTech

ValidMind, a trailblazer in next-generation AI and model risk management for the FinTech sector, has secured $8.1m in seed funding.

NewRetirement clinches $20m in Series A to transform financial planning

NewRetirement, a financial planning platform for consumers and enterprise partners, has successfully closed its Series A funding round.
Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

The impending great wealth transfer is poised to redefine the financial landscape of the Middle East. Kidbrooke, which offers outcome-driven analytics and data management...

New Zealand’s central bank unveils climate risk management blueprint for finance

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has taken a significant step towards fostering a stable financial system in New Zealand with the publication of a new Guidance aimed at helping regulated entities manage climate risks.

Philippines steps up financial innovation with new payment systems regulations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS),

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