Azimo integrates with Facebook Messenger
International money transfer startup Azimo in integrating its service into Facebook Messenger to allow senders and receivers to connect through the social network of 1.65bn users.
What are the benefits of blockchain in financial services?
With the rise of new digital technologies that are disrupting the financial market, many industry participants are keen to learn more. What benefits does blockchain offer?
Currencycloud appoints CTO and COO to continue rapid growth
Cross-border payments company Currencycloud has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a new chief operations officer and chief technology officer.
Could Auxxo lay the groundwork for a female PayPal mafia?
Two of Germany’s prominent angel investors have launched the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, a co-investment VC fund targeting companies with at least one female founder. The vision of the fund is to drive equitable representation of women as founders and investors in venture capital.
Swedbank signs partnership with SIA to enable faster payments across Europe
The Swedish bank Swedbank has signed a partnership with payment company SIA in order to tap into its fiberoptic network infrastructure called SIAnet.
Singapore hires first ever government chief sustainability officer
Singapore has appointed Lim Tuang as its first ever government chief sustainability officer to drive the government’s sustainability efforts.
UAE InsurTech Hala inks $5m to expand market footprint
Abu Dhabi-based Hala has snared $5m from a funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company.
Hardware security firm Axiado nets $25m Series B
AI-driven hardware security company Axiado has closed an oversubscribed Series B round at $25m
Klarna backer Atomico raises $820m fund to back European startups
Atomico has announced the closure of its fifth fund. With $820m in fresh capital in its coffers, the venture capital firm now hopes to support more Series B and C startups across Europe.
kompasbank lands DKK92m to expand business lending
kompasbank, a Danish commercial bank dedicated to SMEs, has closed a capital round of DKK92m.