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UK Chancellor examines case for new Britcoin digital currency

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential Britcoin or central-bank-backed digital currency.
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Credit card provider Yonder scores £62.5m in debt and equity

Credit card provider Yonder has reportedly raised £62.5m in its Series A funding round, which comprises £12.5m in equity and £30m in debt financing.

Nigerian FinTech Wallets Africa closes funding round as it looks to boost growth in...

Nigerian-based FinTech Wallets Africa, which gives consumers an app to manage their money, has closed a new investment round as it looks to grow its presence in Africa.

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

Santander initiates cash management app roll-out in the UK

Santander has started the roll-out of its CashFlow Manager app for businesses in the UK market.

Finnish Telia and OP Bank enabled customers to buy frosty treats with just an...

OP Bank and Telia have trialled their new facial recognition payment service with an ice cream van.

Trustly taps Napier to help with compliance

Swedish FinTech Trustly is experiencing a growth spurt, having recently picked up a cash injection from BlackRock and expanding to Australia and Canada. It has now tapped Napier to ensure it can maintain the growth in a compliant way.

Klarna signs partnership with retailer boohoo group to scale in UK and US markets

Hot on the heels of the news that it has become Europe’s biggest FinTech unicorn, Klarna is gearing up for further growth with a new partnership.
Weave has announced the addition of a mobile Tap to Pay service to their innovative all-in-one customer experience platform. 

Weave debuts mobile Tap to Pay 

Weave has announced the addition of a mobile Tap to Pay service to their innovative all-in-one customer experience platform. 

Neon unveils green bank account to boost sustainable banking

Swiss FinTech Neon has introduced a sustainable bank account for its customers available through its mobile app.

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FinTech investment sees uptick following two sluggish weeks

There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
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Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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