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Catch up on the 35 big FinTech funding rounds from the last week

Amidst the coronavirus crisis, many FinTech companies have still been able to raise big rounds. Here are 35 of the successful investment stories that...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore unveils new sandbox option to boost FinTech innovation

Singapore’s financial regulator has launched a new initiative to provide FinTech innovators with a faster way to test their ideas. But it won’t be open to everyone.

Online trading pioneer Directa joins Spectrum Markets as newest member

Spectrum Markets, the pan-European trading venue for securitised derivatives, has welcomed independent retail broker Directa as its newest member.

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.
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Bank of England says it will not stifle FinTech

The Bank of England says that it will not stifle FinTech development as it attempts to lay down regulations for the rapidly-growing sector.
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Axial grabs U$14m to match private companies with investors and buyers

Axial, a New York-based online capital marketplace, has raised $14m in its Series C round. The company's platform is designed to match private companies...

Quantopian lands $25m from Andreessen for trade algorithms

Andreessen Horowitz is making a move in the robo-investment space backing trading algorithm platform Quantopian in its $25m Series C round.

iCapital Network celebrates reaching milestones in its European and Asian expansion efforts

Alternative investment FinTech iCapital Network is celebrating reaching a series of milestones in its expansion into the European and Asian markets.
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Digital Asset pulls in $60m from heavyweight players including GS, IBM

Digital Asset, a newly-launched company aimed to improve trading through blockchain technology, has racked up $60m in its first financing round.

Faering, Amazon, Premji Invest, Sequoia, others pour money into WealthTech firm Smallcase

Capital market-focused FinTech company Smallcase raised $40m in funding, led by Faering Capital as well as new investors Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund and Premji Invest.

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Prophet Security launches with $11m from Bain Capital to automate security responses

Prophet Security launches with $11m from Bain Capital to automate security responses

Prophet Security, a company that has just stepped out of stealth mode, has announced securing $11m in seed funding.
WealthTech startup Bump raises $3m to revolutionise financial opportunities for creators

WealthTech startup Bump raises $3m to revolutionise financial opportunities for creators

Bump, a Los Angeles-based WealthTech and FinTech platform, has successfully closed a $3m seed funding round.
401GO secures $12m in Series A funding to revolutionise retirement plans

401GO secures $12m in Series A funding to revolutionise retirement plans

401GO, a leading FinTech company dedicated to modernising retirement planning, announced today that it has successfully secured a $12m Series A funding round.
WealthTech Fundpath secures an additional £2m

WealthTech Fundpath secures an additional £2m

Fundpath, a pivotal player in the WealthTech sector, recently confirmed a new investment milestone with a £2m funding round.

Asia-Pacific FinTech leaders launch MSME sustainability drive with Programme Sirius

Programme Sirius was launched today with the support of 13 prominent FinTech companies from the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to enhance sustainability and inclusion for Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

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