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Ho Chi Minh City Securities partners with Horizon Software

Horizon Software, a global provider of electronic trading and investment management technology, has partnered with Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC).

ESMA unveils Q3 bond liquidity data from MiFID II requirements

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published new liquidity data on bonds subject to requirements in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The data...

Robinhood now has ten million people on its platform

Stock-trading unicorn Robinhood has revealed that over ten million people have accounts on the platform.

24 FinTech investment rounds from the last week that could tell you about the...

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in the global economy, FinTech companies have continued to raise capital. Here's what the rounds from the past seven days tell us.

Wirex raises £1m in 90 minutes on Crowdcube

Payments startup Wirex has secured £1m in just 90 minutes via its Crowdcube campaign and smashed its crowdfunding target by 370%.

Robinhood rival Public.com on the cusp of raising another funding round

Stock-trading platform Public.com is about to close a Series D round, according to media reports.

Neobroker Scalable Capital earns the horn following Tencent-led Series E round

Online brokerage Scalable Capital raised $183m from investors led by Tencent, becoming the latest German FinTech to attract sizable funding.

Passthrough raises $5m to simplify fund closing

Passthrough closed a $5m seed round, which the company said will help it provide fund workflow automation, simplifying fund closing.
Institutional crypto markets provider Finery Markets nets $5.5m

Institutional crypto markets provider Finery Markets nets $5.5m

Finery Markets, which helps institutions get involved with crypto markets, has collected $5.5m in its seed funding round.
Brazilian Neobank Nomad has secured $61m in its Series B funding round, to bring in the largest investment for a LatAm financial startup this year.

Nomad secures $61m in largest investment for LatAm financial startup this year

Brazilian neobank Nomad has secured $61m in its Series B funding round, to bring in the largest investment for a LatAm financial startup this year.

News Stories

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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