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Feel-good finance app Fierce emerges from stealth with $10m

Fierce, a "feel-good finance app" helping its users earn high-yield returns across all their financial assets, has emerged from stealth with $10m seed funding.

Barclays backs fashion finance outfit Responsible in seed round

Responsible, an embedded finance company designed to make the fashion industry more circular, has secured $6.6m from a seed round held by Barclays.

Ikigai closes its crowdfunding campaign 158% higher than goal

Ikigai, which claims to bring self-care to personal finance, has closed its crowdfunding campaign 158% higher than its target.

WeMoney said to close $2m for its personal finance app

Personal finance platform WeMoney has reportedly raised $2m in a funding round, which was led by BetterLabs.

Huawei launches mobile payments with Curve

Chinese giant Huawei has partnered with “financial super app” Curve to launch Curve Pay so Huawei customers can now make mobile payments via a digital wallet, a report by Finextra has revealed.

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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Manigo storms past crowdfunding target, raising £650k

Money management application Manigo has raised £650,000 in its crowdfunding campaign, storming past its initial £300,000 target.

Ualá raises the largest private investment of any Argentina-based company

Argentina-based money management app Ualá has reached a $2.4bn valuation after the close of a $350m Series D investment.

Hastee launches earnings on demand card

Earnings on demand company Hastee has announced the launch of a new contactless debit card, powered by Visa that will enable users to access and spend their accrued earnings in real-time.
AToB raises $155m to transform finance in trucking

AToB raises $155m to transform finance in trucking

AToB, which is revolutionising the trucking industry financial ecosystem, has closed its Series B funding round on $155m.

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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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