Retail Investing & Trading

Envestnet launches new WealthTech suite

WealthTech leader Envestnet has launched a suite of unified managed accounts for advisors working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Brazil’s Magnetis said to raise $11m as it looks to become a full-service brokerage

Magnetis, which offers Brazilian investors a wealth management solution, has reportedly raised $11m in its new funding round as it looks to become a full-service brokerage.

China-based Snowball Finance said to close its Series E on $120m

Snowball Finance has reportedly collected $120m in its Series E funding round to upgrade its services.

Plaid inks $425m Series D, gains decacorn status

Open banking platform Plaid hauled in a massive $425m Series D funding round led by Altimeter Capital with participation from new investors Silver Lake and Ribbit Capital, pushing the firm’s valuation to $13.4bn.

NatWest unveils carbon footprint feature aimed at tracking user climate impact

NatWest has launched a new carbon footprint tracking feature for its app users to help customers lower the climate impact of their spending.

NBA All-Star Baron Davis-backed FinTech UNest collects Series B capital

UNest, a FinTech platform aimed at helping parents invest and save for their children’s future, has scored $26m in its Series B funding round.

Crypto exchange FTX hits $32bn valuation after Series C

Cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX Trading has bagged $400m in its Series C funding round, which brings its valuation to $32bn.

Charityvest bags $2.2m for its donor-advised funds

Charityvest, which has builds tax-deductible charitable giving accounts, has released new investment capabilities after the close of a $2.2m seed round.

Europe’s first social trading app closes $40m round after successful UK launch

Shares, which claims to be Europe’s first social and community-based investing app, has closed its Series B on $40m, just months after its UK launch.
Arta, the family office for everyone, exits stealth with $90m

Arta, the family office for everyone, exits stealth with $90m

Arta is a new financial management platform that aims to become the family office for everyone, not just the rich. The company has launched out of stealth mode, with $90m in equity.

News Stories

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.

Transforming customer experience in insurance claims handling

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.
2024

What are the key governance, risk and compliance trends in 2024?

In ViClarity’s recent annual GRC trends report, the company focused on the key trends which are impacting many industries throughout 2024.
Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix to elevate real-time benefits administration. 

Pacific Life and Selerix join forces for real-time benefits administration

Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix, a comprehensive benefits administration platform.
UK

Liz Oakes, Carolyn Wilkins appointed to key roles on UK Financial Policy Committee

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC), pivotal in shaping UK financial policies, has welcomed Liz Oakes as a new external member and confirmed Carolyn Wilkins...
Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance names new deputy CEO

Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

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