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Nubank backs Indian neobank Jupiter in $45m Series B round

Neobank Jupiter raised $45m in a new financing round as the startup gears up for its platform’s public launch in about a month.
Vanco, a leading provider of innovative online payment solutions, has welcomed several accomplished leaders to its executive team, as it looks to continue its growth.

Vanco strengthens leadership team with wave of new appointments

Vanco, a leading provider of innovative online payment solutions, has welcomed several accomplished leaders to its executive team, as it looks to continue its growth.

Vicarius raises $5m in Seed funding round to strengthen its cybersecurity innovations

Israeli cybersecurity startup Vicarius is looking to improve its software that automatically detects, patches and protects against yet-to-be-discovered software vulnerabilities on the back of a new funding round.

Why alternative lending is not a passing trend

Over the past few years, alternative lending has seen its position in the lending market grow considerably as needs and requirements change. In a recent post by cross-border payments firm Currencycloud, the company outlined why it believes alternative lending is not a passing trend.

US Senate report finds government agencies failing to improve cyber posture

A report published by US Senate Committee has found only one of eight federal agencies showed improvements in strengthening their cybersecurity programs.
CharmHealth, a prominent healthcare technology solutions provider, has introduced three groundbreaking advancements aimed at enhancing patient care.

CharmHealth advances provider and patient intelligence with AI

CharmHealth, a prominent healthcare technology solutions provider, has introduced three groundbreaking advancements aimed at enhancing patient care.

How Sweden aims to become a FinTech superpower

The Nordics in general and Sweden in particular are experiencing a FinTech boom. However, new regulations and investment worries could slow down the growth....

Minna links with financial health app Steven

Minna Technologies, an embedded FinTech firm, has teamed with financial health app Steven to help better manage the latter’s subscription-based costs.

OwnBackup to expand market reach after snaring $240m in Series E round

US data protection solutions provider OwnBackup has secured $240m from a Series E funding round at a valuation of $3.35bn.
China

Mandia: China has now replaced Russia as top cybersecurity threat

China has eclipsed Russia as the premier cyber threat, with a notable increase in the sophistication of its cyber operations.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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