Company News

Capital One to pay $80m fine for its data breach last year

Capital One Financial has been ordered to pay an $80m fine by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) after its data breach in 2019.
In the not-so-distant past, navigating through the bustle of public transport meant holding onto a paper ticket. However, the concept has swiftly become a relic of a bygone era. The transition from traditional paper tickets to e-tickets has resulted in more convenience and efficiency. Apart from reducing the environmental impact, this shift has streamlined the ticketing process, offering passengers instant access through their smartphones or other digital devices, as Scanbot SDK explains.

How Scanbot SDK can improve the ticket scanning process on public transport

In the not-so-distant past, navigating through the bustle of public transport meant holding onto a paper ticket. However, the concept has swiftly become a relic of a bygone era. The transition from traditional paper tickets to e-tickets has resulted in more convenience and efficiency. Apart from reducing the environmental impact, this shift has streamlined the ticketing process, offering passengers instant access through their smartphones or other digital devices, as Scanbot SDK explains.

The CareVoice launches China’s first product dedicated to startup health benefits, insurance

The CareVoice has launched the first dedicated health benefit and insurance product for startups in China.
Wise

Wise scores £300m from syndicated debt facility

Wise, an international payments company, has secured £300m from a syndicated debt facility.

ESMA advises European Commission about key areas to consider when changing alternative investment rules

The EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is up for review and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has now issued an open letter about the key areas that may need some attention.
Pagaya

U.S. Bank and Pagaya forge path to broaden personal loan accessibility

U.S. Bank has recently joined forces with Pagaya Technologies, a global leader in AI-powered financial solutions.

UK Home Office establishes new taskforce to combat economic crime

The UK’s Home Secretary and Chancellor are chairing a new government taskforce which has been established to work alongside senior figures from the UK financial sector to tackle economic crime.
Fraud

How companies can tackle transaction fraud

In an age where the average person now conducts the majority of their payments either online or digitally, the scourge of transaction fraud has become an even bigger threat.

Ilumoni unveils borrower wellbeing app following ?1.63m funding haul

Ilumoni has officially launched its borrower wellbeing app on iOS and Android devices after previously securing ?1.63m in investment since its founding.

FRISS launches an international campaign to bring back pride to insurance

FRISS, a developer of fraud and risk solutions for P&C insurance companies, has launched a new international campaign to bring back a “feeling of pride in the insurance industry.”

News Stories

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week's FinTech funding

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week’s FinTech funding

it was a strong week for US-based CyberTech companies, accounting for eight of the total 26 FinTech deals covered this week.  In total, FinTech Global...
Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security, a startup tailored for cybersecurity, has stepped out of stealth mode and announced a $5m seed investment spearheaded by Accomplice and Glasswing Ventures.
Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.

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