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Yendo secures $165m to expand vehicle-backed credit services

Yendo, a Dallas, TX-based provider of a vehicle-secured credit card, has successfully raised $165m in debt financing.
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Singapore’s MAS unveils Finance for Net Zero plan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched its Finance for Net Zero (FiNZ) Action Plan to accelerate their plans toward net zero.
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Sales tax compliance platform TaxCloud nets $20m

TaxCloud, a sales tax compliance platform for ecommerce companies, has raised $20m in a growth equity funding round.
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What were the big WealthTech trends in Q1 2023?

Following the rollercoaster year of 2022, 2023 looks like it could equally be full of significant changes. Having already got to the end of the first quarter, Kidbrooke has taken a look at some of the biggest trends shaping the year.
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Tech for Good: closing insurance protection gaps

Insurance protection gaps exist on a global scale, senior insurance executives discuss what the industry can do to improve this and enact a positive social impact.
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How Smart Communications is enhancing the healthcare customer experience

To address the evolving challenges it faces, the healthcare industry is increasingly adopting cloud-based customer communications management (CCM) software to improve the customer experience.
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Payments startup Hands In lands $550k funding

Payments company Hands In has scored $550,000 in a funding round to speed up the commercialisation of its group payment services.
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How AI is bolstering compliance in financial content creation

Compliance with stringent regulations poses a significant challenge in the FinTech landscape. Saifr has rolled out innovative capabilities to aid in the efficient creation of compliant content.
eCommerce transactions are slated to reach a staggering $8trn by 2027

eCommerce transactions are slated to reach a staggering $8trn by 2027

Juniper Research, a leading authority in payment studies, has projected a rapid expansion of the eCommerce market, expecting it to reach an astounding $8trn by 2027.
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RenaissanceRe acquires Validus Re from AIG in a lucrative $4.5bn deal

American International Group (AIG), a global insurance behemoth headquartered in the US, has announced its decision to divest Validus Re to RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

News Stories

Vitesse, a leading provider of treasury and payment solutions tailored for the insurance industry, has announced the completion of a substantial $93m Series C funding round.

InsurTech innovator Vitesse secures $93m Series C for US expansion

Vitesse, a leading provider of treasury and payment solutions tailored for the insurance industry, has announced the completion of a substantial $93m Series C funding round.
Howden, a leading insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of MiCRO, a microinsurance specialist focused on providing parametric insurance coverage to underserved populations in Latin America against natural catastrophes.

Howden acquires MiCRO to expand parametric insurance solutions in Latin America

Howden, a leading insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of MiCRO, a microinsurance specialist focused on providing parametric insurance coverage to underserved populations in Latin America against natural catastrophes.

NGFS urges central banks to embrace sustainable investing

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released a comprehensive report advocating for central banks worldwide to incorporate sustainability considerations into their...
Ndustrial, a company specialising in industrial energy optimisation, has announced the successful initial close of its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $18.5m.

Ndustrial secures $18.5m Series B funding for energy optimisation solutions

Ndustrial, a company specialising in industrial energy optimisation, has announced the successful initial close of its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $18.5m.
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Brits warned of rising invoice and mandate scams

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so too do the methods employed by scammers seeking to defraud unsuspecting individuals.

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