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Napier

Napier, KYC Portal link for cutting-edge compliance solutions in FinTech

Napier has partnered with KYC Portal to provide financial institutions with an end-to-end compliance solution.

Retail firms popular target for ransomware and data-theft, survey finds

A survey by cybersecurity company Sophos has found that retail organisations have become a popular target for ransomware and data stealing during the pandemic.
Forge

Forge Institute secures grant to help Arkansas firms combat cyber threats

The Forge Institute has been selected by the US Small Business Administration as one of the three awardees of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program.

Meet the FinTech startups selected for Tech Nation’s Upscale 5.0 cohort

With unicorn alumni like Monzo, Improbable, Bulb and Bloom & Wild, Tech Nation’s Upscale accelerator programme has an impressive track record.
Pontera

Pontera bags $60m to revolutionise the retirement landscape

Pontera, a company dedicated to revolutionising the retirement landscape, has recently announced a substantial $60m capital injection. 

Travel FinTech Hopper hauls in $175m at $3.5bn valuation amid travel rise

Canada-based mobile-first travel marketplace Hopper completed a $175m Series G financing.
MAS

Singapore set to firm up retail crypto trading rules

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said it could introduce ‘customer suitability tests’ in an effort to discourage the trading of cryptocurrencies.

SoftBank-backed OPay struggles with service outages and its customers are not happy about it

Customers of OPay, the Nigerian-based PayTech company, were left unable to tap into their account through the company’s app over the weekend.
Kapital

Kapital secures $165m boost to revolutionise SME financial services

Kapital, a dynamic global bank and tech platform, has announced a significant financial raise, securing a total of $165 million in funding.

Value of AML fines grow fivefold in 2020

There were 45 fines for AML failures issued globally during 2020, which matched the levels of 2019, and 2021 looks set to match this figure, according to a report from Kroll.

News Stories

NatWest has announced its acquisition of Metro Bank's £2.4bn mortgage portfolio, adding approximately 10,000 customer accounts to its books.

NatWest lands Metro Bank’s £2.4bn mortgage portfolio

NatWest has announced its acquisition of Metro Bank's £2.4bn mortgage portfolio, adding approximately 10,000 customer accounts to its books.
SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management (HMA), a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have announced a strategic partnership.

SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management join forces to expand marine insurance offerings

SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management (HMA), a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration will enable...
multifi, a leading provider of innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the expansion of its credit offerings to include smaller credit limits tailored specifically for smaller businesses.

multifi expands credit offerings to empower SMBs

multifi, a leading provider of innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the expansion of its credit offerings to include...
NTT DATA UK&I, a leading IT services provider and consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced a new partnership with iPipeline, a renowned provider of comprehensive digital solutions for life insurance, pensions, savings, and investments in the UK.

NTT Data and iPipeline partner to drive insurance innovation

NTT DATA UK&I, a leading IT services provider and consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced a new partnership with iPipeline, a renowned provider...
Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe, a global leader in payment processing, has announced its acquisition of Lemon Squeezy, a platform known for simplifying the sale of digital products. This strategic move is set to enhance Stripe's capabilities and extend its reach in the digital marketplace.

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