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BlockSec scores $8m from seed funding raise

BlockSec, a blockchain security startup, has bagged $8m in a seed funding round co-led by Vitalbridge Capital and Matrix Partners.

Skyline, Howden, and Munich Re in parametric insurance alliance

Parametric InsurTech Skyline Partners has partnered with Howden and global reinsurer Munich Re to develop a parametric insurance solution designed to protect farmers in Jamaica from extreme weather events.

Metlife partners with Family First for caregiver support

Global insurer Metlife has partnered with Family First, a technology-powered caregiving support benefit, to tackle ‘caregiver burnout’.

Could 2022 be the year of the CBDC?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

Prepaid Technologies snares $96m from Edison Partners-led growth round

Prepaid digital payment solution provider Prepaid Technologies has secured $96m in new growth financing.

FCA concerned insurers unprepared for governance regulation

The UK Financial Conduct Authority worries many insurance firms are not prepared for upcoming product governance regulation changes.

Marqueta, Swissquote partner to offer new app-based card program

US card issuing platform Marqueta has partnered with Swissquote to provide an app-based card program that offers banking and investing services in a single space.

Remagine exits stealth on the back of $24m seed raise

German financing platform Remagine has exited stealth on the back of a $24m seed round and already has 20 clients.

Four instances of FinTech companies taking shots at each other

The FinTech market is rife with competition and while most companies have gone about it politely, some have taken pot shots at others.

TradeDepot secures $10m to expand its financial services

Nigerian TradeDepot has reportedly netted $10m in a new funding round co-led by Partech, the International Finance Corp., Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative and MSA Capital.

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Major EU directive activated to drive corporate sustainability efforts

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has officially taken effect, marking a stride in sustainable business practices.

Navigating the complexities of EU Taxonomy for sustainability

As the linchpin of the European Union's Green Deal, the EU Taxonomy has been developed to define and standardise what qualifies as a sustainable economic activity.
WealthBlock has unveiled a raft of changes to its all-in-one platform for global asset managers.

WealthBlock unveils upgraded all-in-one platform for global asset managers

WealthBlock has unveiled a raft of changes to its all-in-one platform for global asset managers. The updated product is set to empower asset managers to...

The road from manual KYC to corporate digital identity

The evolution from manual KYC practices to Corporate Digital Identity (CDI) represents a significant shift within the banking sector.
AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into Novocuff, a women’s health medical device company dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births.

Novocuff secures $26m funding round led by AXA IM Alts

AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into...

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