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South Korea to curb Google, Apple commission dominance on in-app purchases

A South Korean parliamentary committee voted to amend a law toward banning Google and Apple from forcibly charging software developers commissions on in-app purchases, the first such curb by a major economy.

Car finance provider Moneybarn slammed with £2.77m fine for failing to treat 5,933 customers...

Over 5,933 customers were potentially mistreated by Moneybarn between 2014 and 2017. Now, the car finance provider has been hit with £2.77m fine as a result.
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ModernFi secures $4.5m seed funding

ModernFi, a deposit marketplace that connects banks with deposits, has scored $4.5m in a seed funding round.  

iProov secures $70m backing from Sumeru Equity Partners

Biometric face authentication company iProov has landed $70m in growth investment from Silicon Valley-based Sumeru Equity Partners.

ModusBox, DocFox team up to improve onboarding

Open banking solution developer ModusBox has teamed up with SaaS-based automated onboarding tool DocFox to help banks and credit unions improve data access.

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.
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Blockchain firm Gateway.fm lands $4.6m in seed raise

Gateway.fm, a decentralised blockchain infrastructure node provider, has scored $4.6m in a seed funding round led by Lemniscap.

Lender DMI Finance snaps up $47m in funding

Indian lending firm DMI Finance has reeled in $47m in equity investment from new investor Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

Peter Thiel-backed B2B platform ShopUp inks $75m Series B

Bangladeshi B2B commerce platform ShopUp has secured $75m in a Series B funding round headed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.

Zurich Insurance releases new cyber insurance solution with CYE

Zurich Insurance Group has established a new cyber protection offering in partnership with cybersecurity firm CYE.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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