Freelancers FinTech Archie launches following $4.5m raise
Archie, a company helping to build the financial infrastructure for the freelance economy, has officially launched to help firms onboard, manage and pay independent workers.
Wrisk closes contents insurance app as it looks to next growth phase
Mobile-based insurance startup Wrisk has closed its contents insurance app to new customers
Europe’s private equity managers excel in ESG performance, report finds
Europe's commitment to ESG standards within the private equity sector has seen significant strides, with half of the region's managers now achieving an “excellent” rating, as outlined in the latest ESG Report 2024 by LGT Capital Partners.
Ascent and Diligent team to streamline regulatory compliance in FinTech sector
Ascent, a solution aimed at simplifying and streamlining regulatory compliance, has entered into a strategic partnership with Diligent.
New US bill requires ransomware victims to report payments within two days
A bill drafted by the US Senate and House of Representatives would require victims of ransomware attacks in the US to report any payments to hackers within 48 hours.
Digital-first private bank Alpian snares CHF19m in Series B+
Alpian, a Swiss digital-first private bank, has raised CHF19m in a Series B+ funding round headed by Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking.
Daon to offer biometrics to Southeast Asia digital bank TONIK
Daon will provide its onboarding and mobile biometric authentication services to Southeast Asia digital-only bank TONIK Digital Bank.
How Flagright’s Shadow Rules are setting new standards in AML compliance
In the world of financial institutions, misconfigured compliance rules can lead to hefty penalties costing up to $14.82m each year.
WealthTech firm GBST expands reach with Advice Intelligence acquisition
GBST has acquired Advice Intelligence, an award-winning provider of an end-to-end financial planning software solution.
Personal finance specialist NerdWallet files for an IPO
NerdWallet, a provider of financial guidance to consumers through a range of different tools, is set to go public after it filed an IPO.