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FinTech Wales eyes global FinTechs with business accelerator launch

FinTech Wales has introduced the FinTech Wales Foundry - a zero-equity business accelerator that pairs global FinTechs with leading Welsh financial institutions.
Digital ID verification RegTech OCR Labs Global names new CEO

Digital ID verification RegTech OCR Labs Global names new COO

Digital ID verification platform OCR Labs Global has hired Joshua Read as its new COO, as part of its international expansion efforts.Read joined OCR...

Russian central bank to initiate digital ruble pilot

The central bank of Russia has revealed it is planning to begin a pilot test for a digital ruble with 12 of the country’s top banks.

Lending Club hires PayPal head of credit to lead it into new sectors

Lending Club is hiring Steve Allocca PayPal global head of credit as its president as the lender continues to move away from the scandal that overturned its fortunes last year.

Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe

London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.

Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform

Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.
MANGOPAY names its new chief technology officer

MANGOPAY names its new chief technology officer

MANGOPAY, a European payment solution provider, has named Ronen Benchetrit as its new chief technology officer, following the acquisition by Advent International.

Rapyd to acquire payments firm Valitor for $100m

US payments network Rapyd is set to purchase Icelandic company Valitor from Arion Bank in a $100m deal.

Blockchain startup Libra hires former Siemens chief risk officer

Blockchain and smart contracts company Libra has hired Siemens former chief risk officer (CRO) Dr Gerard Brennan as its director of audit technology.

Drake-backed FinTech Aspiration set for IPO through SPAC merger

Sustainable FinTech platform Aspiration is set to go public through a $2.3bn merger with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate III Financial Partners.

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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...
compliance

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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