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Ubirider

Ubirider’s pioneering MaaS platform secures $1.95m for global expansion

Ubirider, a trailblazer in the mobility FinTech sector, has announced a successful close of its seed funding round, amassing an impressive $1.95m.
Lulalend

Digital lender Lulalend lands $35m Series B

Lulalend, a South African digital lender catering to SMEs, has finalised a $35 million Series B funding round.

Thoma Bravo to acquire PayTech Bottomline in $2.6bn deal

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has entered a deal to acquire business payments company Bottomline Technologies in an all-cash transaction worth $2.6bn.

Varo Bank taps Quantifind’s AI platform for adverse screening, automated investigations

Varo Bank has selected financial crime investigation firm Quantifind’s Graphyte platform to optimise its adverse media screening and investigations automation performance.

Three scams which should have been avoided in 2019

It will be impossible to completely stop scams from happening. While technology and better alertness will help to lower the number of successful incidents, some will inevitably slip through under the radar.
Privilege Underwriters, Inc. (PUI) and the affiliated companies of the PURE Group of Insurance Companies have announced two new leadership appointments, as the brand positions itself for future growth.

PURE Insurance makes leadership changes amid growth plans

Privilege Underwriters, Inc. (PUI) and the affiliated companies of the PURE Group of Insurance Companies have announced two new leadership appointments, as the brand positions itself for future growth.
digital

Digital pound could launch in the next decade, UK Treasury claims

A recent consultation by the UK Treasury has revealed that plans for a digital UK currency are being considered and could be realised within a decade.

Metro Bank fined £5.3m by PRA for reporting failure

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a £5.3m fine to Metro Bank for failings with its regulatory reporting.

Klarna rival Payl8r reels in £40m funding after a 334% growth in a year

Manchester-based Payl8r has secured £40m from Conister Bank and plans to become a £1bn FinTech business within five years.

More businesses believe they’ve fallen victim to state-backed hacking

One in four companies say that they have been targeted by state-funded cyberwarfare attempts.

News Stories

Lucinity and Knights Analytics join forces to advance AI in FinCrime compliance

Lucinity and Knights Analytics join forces to advance AI in FinCrime compliance

Lucinity, an AI software company focusing on financial crime operations, has entered into a strategic partnership with Knights Analytics, a leader in AI-driven data solutions.
Airwallex and GoCardless enhance direct debit services to foster global business growth

Airwallex and GoCardless enhance direct debit services to foster global business growth

Airwallex, recognised as a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a leader in direct debit solutions.
Egypt's leading B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m for market expansion

Egypt’s leading B2B platform Cartona raises $8.1m for market expansion

Cartona, Egypt's pioneering B2B platform, has announced a significant milestone in its journey to transform the traditional trade market in Egypt.
AppBrilliance revolutionises digital wallets with real-time payments integration

AppBrilliance revolutionises digital wallets with real-time payments integration

AppBrilliance is steering a significant shift in the US payments landscape with its advanced Money API platform, capitalizing on a recent rule change by The Clearing House.
EarnUp revolutionizes financial wellness with AI Advisor

EarnUp revolutionizes financial wellness with AI Advisor

EarnUp, a leader in financial wellness technology, has introduced AI Advisor, a groundbreaking product set to transform the way financial institutions interact with consumers.

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