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Splitit

Splitit and Worldline ink North American BNPL agreement

Splitit, a service that enables customers to pay by instalments using existing credit on their payment card at checkout, has signed a partnership with PayTech Worldline.

Crypto PayTech MoonPay secures $555m in highly subscribed Series A

MoonPay, a company that builds payment infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, has closed a Series A financing raise on $555m.

From fame to FinTech: ten celebrity-backed financial firms you must know about

Over the past few decades, celebrities have increasingly taken on roles that go beyond the world of glitz and glam to becoming the next generation of FinTech investors. And the trend seems to be here to stay.

Why Klarna is picking a fight with the Swedish government

The Swedish government has proposed new e-commerce regulations and Klarna is not happy about them.
shareholder

How firms can address and mitigate shareholder activism risks

A key trend across both 2021 and 2022 was the rise of shareholder activism in the world of financial services. While 2021 was a boon year for activists, 2022 fell short of the mark.

Mr Yum eyes a bigger piece of the PayTech Pie following Series A

Australian mobile payments firm Mr Yum has snared £48m from a Series A funding round led by Tiger Global.

Zerion inks $8.2m in a Series A led by Mosaic Ventures to make DeFi...

Ethereum-based DeFi aggregator Zerion raised $8.2m in a Series A funding round led by Mosaic Ventures which also featured participation from Placeholder, Digital Currency Group, and Blockchain.com Ventures, among others.

ESMA asks for NCAs to improve suspicious transaction reporting

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called for national competent authorities (NCA) to do more on suspicious transaction reporting.
Propeller

Propeller lands $6.4m seed investment

Propeller, a US-based InsurTech, has raised $6.4M in seed funding led by a consortium of industry partners.

Japan to place new restrictions on stablecoin issuance

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is proposing new restrictions that would only enable banks and wire transfer services to issue stablecoins.

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RegTech

5 qualities to look for in a RegTech partner

Look for these five important qualities when evaluating regtech partners to be sure you get not only a useful technology solution, but also a knowledgeable, supportive team of professionals who prioritize your business needs, collaborate with you, configure the system to meet your unique processes, and provide responsive support long after go-live day.
How CRM is revolutionising wealth management: Enhancing personalisation and efficiency

How CRM is revolutionising wealth management: Enhancing personalisation and efficiency

Client relationship management (CRM) has always been the cornerstone of success in wealth management, driving personalised support and client retention.

Orb secures $25m Series B funding to revolutionise software billing

Orb, the trailblazing billing platform, announced today it has secured $25m in Series B funding, orchestrated by Mayfield and supported by previous investors Menlo Ventures, Greylock Partners, South Park Commons, Basecase, and Scribble Ventures, along with new contributor Uncorrelated Ventures.
Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.

Dutch health insurer CarePay lands €10m in funding

Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.
Upfront secures $2.5m to revolutionize real estate agent payments

Upfront secures $2.5m to revolutionize real estate agent payments

Upfront, a new real estate finance platform, today announced it has raised $2.5m in a funding round combining $1.5m in equity and $1m in debt.

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