Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

OpenFin takes $15m from Wall Street firms

New York-based startup OpenFin has landed $15m in its Series B round from a host of Wall Street firms and their venture arms for its financial desktop applications operating layer.

ANEXIO secures $8m credit facility from Bridge Bank

Desktop to data centre solution ANEXIO has received an $8m credit facility from Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank.

Tangerine partners with Meniga to support Canadian consumers with finances

Canadian direct bank Tangerine has formed a partnership with Meniga, a digital banking solution developer.

Less than a fifth of banks use AI technology holistically

Despite nearly all commercial banks using AI, only 19% are using the technology holistically across the enterprise, according to a study from Genpact.

Sila nets $7.7m in its seed round to support the release of new services

Banking and payments API platform Sila has netted $7.7m in its seed funding round to support the development of new products.

Shengli Financial Software said to close its Series B round

China-based FinTech company Shengli Financial Software has reportedly raised RMB 100m ($14.3m) in its Series B+ round.

Upvest scores €5m in its Series A extension

Berlin-based plug-and-play pan-European securities API platform Upvest has scored €5m in an extension to its Series A round.

SumUp collaborates with ZSL on new contactless fundraising tech

UK-headquartered FinTech SumUp has partnered with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to develop a digital in-house fundraising technology to make contactless donations.

Virgin Money teams with UK FinTech firm to bolster lending offering

Virgin Money has partnered with FinTech company Trade Ledger to deliver a quicker, more user-friendly experience for business customers applying for lending.

Blockchain unicorn Figure Technologies hits $3.2bn valuation after Series D close

Figure Technologies, which designed blockchain technology platforms for financial services, has hit a $3.2bn valuation after closing its Series D.

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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