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.