Company News

MetLife launches InsurTech innovation challenge for a $100k contract

MetLife has launched an innovation challenge for InsurTech stratups, with the winner receiving a $100,000 contract.

OurCrowd opens London office to support rising interest from UK investors

Israel-based crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has opened a new office in London to support its rising number of British investors.

Golden Gate Ventures said to be raising $100m for its third venture fund

Singapore-based Golden Gate Ventures is reportedly raising its third venture capital fund with a target of $100m.

Chetwood Bank & Go Car Credit pick Arctick’s GRC solution

Styles&Wood has landed contracts to deploy its Arctick governance risk and compliance (GRC) solution to support two financial services firms.

Multicoin Capital launches new crypto fund, targeting $250m

Multicoin Capital has launched a new cryptocurrency fund that will invest in blockchain tokens.

Credit Karma moves into insurance space with new product launch

Personal finance platform Credit Karma has moved into the insurance space through the launch of its new service.

WorldRemit launches money transfers from within Africa

WorldRemit, a digital money transfer platform, has launched its transfer services from within Africa to simplify the sending and receiving of money across the continent.

Australian bank Tyro integrates with Alipay to support Chinese tourist transactions

Australian business-only challenger bank Tyro has integrated with mobile payments giant Alipay.

Global Merces to automate managed fund applications with FUND.ID

Asset manager and funds services provider Global Merces has launched a new RegTech solution to automate the online processing of managed fund applications.

LATTICE80 moves global headquarters to London

LATTICE80, a global FinTech Hub, has moved its global headquarters from Singapore to London.

News Stories

Unpacking the major regulatory fines and decisions impacting Fintech in 2024

Q2 2024 marked a notable period in financial regulatory actions, with a significant increase in fines from $10.5 million in Q1 to $16.5 million.

How UK pension funds could become front-runners in climate investment

LCP has outlined proposals that could reshape the investment landscape for UK pensions, potentially unlocking $1.3tn in funds for climate-centric initiatives. According to Environmental...

SBTi aims for net-zero with new draft standard for financial institutions

The SBTi is advancing its efforts towards a sustainable future with the recent unveiling of its consultation on a new draft standard specifically for financial institutions.

Men more likely to fall victim to romance scams while women lose more

Barclays is alerting the public to an increase in romance scams this summer, as shown in their latest Scams Bulletin.

InvestorHub bags $4m in fresh capital to disrupt capital markets

Direct-to-investor marketing platform InvestorHub, has secured $4m in an extension funding round spearheaded by EVP.

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