Mediant bags $18.5m in equity infusion
FinTech Mediant's investors have injected a further $18.5m into the company to fuel the next stage of its strategic growth.
Nigerian central bank reveals FinTech licensing plans
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled plans for a new licensing regime for FinTechs operating in the country. The central bank issued a draft...
FCA outlines ambitious plans to elevate diversity in financial sector
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking substantial steps to enhance diversity within the financial services sector.
SiriusPoint backs Samos Insurance
SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has invested in Samos Insurance, a US and Canadian MGA platform which offers a first-of-its-kind accidental death insurance product.
Cybersecurity spending increases as companies combat rising threats
Cyber threats are as troublesome as ever and with masses of people working from home, attacks could be rising. Financial institutions are noting the rising threat and have increased their spending budgets for defences.
The CareVoice launches China’s first product dedicated to startup health benefits, insurance
The CareVoice has launched the first dedicated health benefit and insurance product for startups in China.
FTC nominees push for Congress-led data privacy legislation
A trio of nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stressed the importance of Congress passing a federal privacy bill.
Bangladesh to conduct study for launch of CBDC
The government of Bangladesh has revealed it will conduct a feasibility study to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country.
E-scooter venture TIER taps InsurTech Zego for UK coverage
InsurTech Zego has inked a deal to provide insurance cover to TIER as the European e-scooter operator gears up to launch in the UK.
UK Home Office establishes new taskforce to combat economic crime
The UK’s Home Secretary and Chancellor are chairing a new government taskforce which has been established to work alongside senior figures from the UK financial sector to tackle economic crime.