Drip Capital clinches $113m to propel global trade finance innovation
Drip Capital, a prominent digital platform specialising in trade finance, has successfully secured a $113m funding round. The funding includes a $23m equity investment from...
Viva Wallet receives Tencent backing as it bags $80m financing
Greek FinTech Viva Wallet has raised $80m in financing to bolster its loans and instant payment services.
The future of insurance claims: How automation and AI are enhancing customer experience
Navigating the insurance claim process often comes during challenging times for customers. Following an accident, emergency, or even a natural calamity, individuals typically feel apprehensive and uncertain. This anxiety can be exacerbated if the claim experience further contributes to their distress, whether it's due to the damage to their possessions or physical injuries.
FinTech investor Voyager Capital raises $100m in fifth fund
Voyager Capital, a venture capital firm that has previously invested in Lighter Capital and Chirpify, it has raised $100 million to fuel innovation among first-round tech startups.
Insured Nomads acquires Peanut to boost travel confidence
Insured Nomads, a global health and travel insurance provider, has acquired Peanut, a Google Chrome extension that helps travellers see important information about their destination.
Zurich Insurance strengthens APAC leadership team
Zurich Insurance Company has announced a host of new leadership appointments within its Asia-Pacific (APAC) commercial insurance division. Robin Cooper-Driver has been appointed as head...
Visa, Tala partner to bolster crypto adoption in emerging markets
Visa has partnered with Santa Monica-based FinTech startup Tala to offer easier access to cryptocurrencies for people in emerging markets.
WealthTech firm Farther achieves $131m valuation after bagging $31m
Farther, a progressive wealth management company, recently celebrated the closure of its Series B funding round on $31m.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has banned four financial professionals after they were found...
Singapore’s authorities have prohibited three insurance agents and one banker from conducting any industry business.
Bricknode sees itself as the SpaceX of the financial industry
Sweden-based Bricknode, a cloud financial services software company, sees itself as the SpaceX of the financial industry.