Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

Europe embraces open banking, Tink reports

Financial institutions across Europe are “betting big” on open banking payments, according to new research from European open banking platform Tink, citing tangible benefits for merchants and their end users.

Payment solution for on-demand workers Sonovate closes £165m securitisation deal

Sonovate, a developer of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce, has bagged £165m in a securitisation deal.

Freelancers are waiting 3x longer to get paid than contracted staff – report finds

Freelancers wait three times longer to get paid than full time staff, as firms struggle with both cash flow and payroll issues, according to research from Sonovate.
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METAV.RS nets €3m to help companies manage their metaverse presence

METAV.RS, a white label solution that facilitates the creation of NFTs and their sale via dedicated websites, e-shops or marketplaces, has raised €3m in seed funding.
EMTECH secures $4m for its financial inclusion mission

EMTECH secures $4m for its financial inclusion mission

EMTECH, which is on a mission to drive financial inclusion around the world, has reportedly raised $4m in funding.
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Singapore-based neobank Aspire bags $100m

Aspire, a Singapore-based neobank serving SMBs and startups in Southeast Asia, has raised $100m in a Series C funding round.
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US-based rent reporting platform, Boom, secures $4.5m in seed funding round

Boom, a rent reporting platform, has successfully garnered $4.5m in a seed funding round. Among the investors in this round were William Hockey and Zach Perret, the co-founders of the financial services company, Plaid.

Lighter Capital closes $130 million credit facility to support early-stage companies

Revenue-based financing fintech Lighter Capital has closed a $130m credit facility, and plans to use the capital to fund early-stage companies.
Eltropy and Fiserv enhance credit union services with Portico integration

Eltropy and Fiserv enhance credit union services with Portico integration

Eltropy, known as the premier digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has revealed its collaboration with Portico by Fiserv, a comprehensive account processing platform.
Peppermint Innovation secures A$1.1m for AI and customer experience advancements

Peppermint Innovation secures A$1.1m for AI and customer experience advancements

Peppermint Innovation, an ASX-listed FinTech company, has successfully raised AUD $1.102m in a recent funding round. The investment came through a placement to sophisticated and...

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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