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PollenPay sets out to create BNPL buzz

PollenPay, the Manchester-based ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) company has officially launched in the UK.

Quantexa study highlights ROI challenges for AI in finance

A recent study by Quantexa has found that up to 61% of those in financial services use or plan to use AI.

Otonomo acquires The Floow for data-driven insurance

Otonomo Technologies, a mobile intelligence company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire connected insurance technology provider The Floow.

MAPFRE issues call to InsurTechs

MAPFRE has launched a fast-track-to-market programme to attract initiatives from around the world that want to grow in the insurance market.

CyberCube and Duck Creek partner to bolster cyber underwriting

Cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube has partnered with Duck Creek Technologies a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) insurance core systems, to streamline the underwriting of cyber insurance policies.

Another BNPL to drop out of UK market as Openpay bids farewell

Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Openpay has revealed it will pull out of the UK market due to its inability to keep up in the ‘saturated’ UK market.

PayPal Ventures backs ecommerce firm Skipify

Skipify, a company that enables instant checkout on merchant websites and marketing channels, has recently closed a strategic investment round.

Douugh links with TrueLayer to access Australian open banking data

WealthTech Douugh has partnered with TrueLayer to strengthen its access to open banking data in Australia.

Expense management firm TripActions acquires Resia

TripActions, an expense management, corporate card and travel platform, has snapped up Resla, which is a travel management firm.

BIS unveils green bond fund to finance sustainable projects in APAC

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched a green bond fund that is dedicated to aid the financing of green projects in Asia Pacific.

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Heimdal

Heimdal and emt Distribution forge alliance to elevate cybersecurity in MENA

Heimdal and emt Distribution have linked to combine Heimdal's cybersecurity solutions with emt Distribution’s deep market expertise.
FinTech funding declines by 63% in Q2 2024 as average deal size increases

FinTech deals drop by two-thirds during Q2 as investors back fewer but larger deals

Key global FinTech investment stats in Q2 2024: Global FinTech deal activity reduced by two-thirds in Q2 2024 YoY Average deal size increased to...
Australian FinTech funding rises 4x in Q2 2024 despite drop in deal size

Australian FinTech market on the bounce back as funding increases over 4x in Q2...

Key Australian FinTech investment stats in Q2 2024: Australian FinTech funding in the second quarter increased by 4x compared to the opening quarter of...
Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has announced the launch of its new end-to-end solution designed specifically for insurance carriers offering group and worksite benefits.

Ushur enhances customer experience with new end-to-end solution for insurance carriers

Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has announced the launch of its new end-to-end solution designed specifically for insurance carriers offering group and worksite benefits.
UK leads CyberTech deal volume in Europe as funding grows in 2024

UK claimed top spot for CyberTech deal volume in Europe for H1 as investors...

European CyberTech investment stats in H1 2024: European CyberTech funding increased by 28% YoY UK emerged as the most active country for CyberTech deals...

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