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ECB

ECB assesses digital euro’s implications on banking stability

The European Central Bank (ECB) is carefully assessing the potential consequences of a digital euro on the region's banking framework.

Swiss digital bank Alpian raises $12.5m in Series A round

Alpian, the Swiss challenger bank startup, has bagged $12.5m as it is looking to launch as a fully licensed digital affluent bank in 2021.

Checkout.com set to acquire ID verification firm ubble

Cloud-based payments provider Checkout.com is set to snap up digital identify verification startup ubble for an undisclosed fee.

Trading software provider Itiviti to buy HgCapital’s ULLINK

Itiviti, a Swedish provider of trading software for banks and trading firms, has agreed to buy ULLINK from HgCapital.
FinTech

Another quiet week in FinTech with 12 deals recorded

This week saw another quiet week in FinTech with only 12 funding rounds recorded by FinTech Global and a total funding amount of $107m.

How Akur8 is filling the gap in pricing automation

The insurance space has been a hotbed of innovation over the past few years, but pricing might have been left out.

Recognise Bank to benefit from £8.7m financing raise

Recognise Bank has revealed it will benefit from £8.7m in new capital following a recent round fundraising by the City of London Group, the former’s parent company.

Tradeworx sells trading platform to Blueshift Asset Management

Tradeworx has sold its trading business to Blueshift Asset Management, so it can focus on its financial market big data solution Thesys Technologies.
Banks

Banks slow in setting comprehensive net zero goals, report finds

Banks are increasingly integrating climate change into their strategies, with many setting net zero emission targets, a report has found.

OakNorth rumoured to be working on a $300m secondary offering of its shares

UK challenger bank OakNorth is reportedly in the process of preparing a secondary offering to enable investors to cash in on their holdings, according to Sky News.

News Stories

Novibet and FullCircl's W2 forge new paths in digital compliance for enhanced customer safety

Novibet and FullCircl’s W2 forge new paths in digital compliance for enhanced customer safety

Novibet, a global leader in online betting, has announced a new partnership with FullCircl’s identity solutions platform, W2, to enhance its digital compliance capabilities.
Corlytics bolsters global leadership by acquiring Deloitte UK's RegTech platform

Corlytics bolsters global leadership by acquiring Deloitte UK’s RegTech platform

Corlytics, a leading global player in regulatory intelligence and automated policy compliance, has acquired a groundbreaking digital RegTech platform from Deloitte UK.
Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo, a specialist in tracking carbon footprints, has entered into a strategic partnership with Personetics, a leader in AI-driven personalised engagement platforms for financial institutions.
iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays to boost SME lending

iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays to boost SME lending

iwoca, a prominent FinTech company, has announced a significant new funding round, securing £270m in debt financing from major financial players Citi and Barclays.
Bloomberg unveils innovative tool for sustainable investment screening tool

Bloomberg unveils innovative tool for sustainable investment screening tool

Bloomberg today unveiled a new sustainable investment screening tool available on the Bloomberg Terminal.

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