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deVere aims to position $2bn into ESG investments by 2026

Financial advisory group deVere has doubled its commitment to positioning assets into ESG investments to $2bn within five years.

Mandatory climate disclosures for financial institutions to be unveiled in New Zealand

New Zealand has become the first country globally to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to disclose the impact of climate change on their companies.

Credit Suisse given £147m fine by the FCA for tainted loan, bond exchange

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a £147m fine to Credit Suisse due to severe due diligence deficiencies linked to dealings with the Republic of Mozambique.

European expansion on the cards for Getsafe as it bags insurance license

German InsurTech Getsafe has received its insurance license, now turning its eye to an accelerated expansion across the continent.

Biden Administration calls on US private sector to help in cyber fight

The US Deputy Attorney General has called on companies in the private sector to help the government tackle the rising wave of cybercrime.

BNPL regulatory crackdown on the horizon as UK Treasury launches consultation

The Treasury has unveiled a consultation on the policy options for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector as potentially firmer regulation on the market comes into sight.

PensionBee levels up compliance processes through Clausematch deal

PensionBee, a digital pension provider, has implemented the software of Clausematch, a RegTech100 company, to manage its internal policies and controls.

InsurTech Tensorflight closes QBE Ventures-led Series A

New York-based Tensorflight has closed its Series A funding round as it looks to bolster its standing in the property insurance data analytics market.

Saudi FinTech sector records $347m in new investment over last 12 months

A recent report by FinTech Saudi has found how Saudi Arabia’s FinTech market has seen a 37% hike in new companies with investment exceeding SAR$1.3bn ($347m).

Digital payments to rise 70% in five years

Usage of digital payments in Europe is expected to rise by 70% in the next five years, as the global e-commerce landscape becomes worth $6.9trn.

News Stories

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week's FinTech funding

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week’s FinTech funding

it was a strong week for US-based CyberTech companies, accounting for eight of the total 26 FinTech deals covered this week.  In total, FinTech Global...
Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security, a startup tailored for cybersecurity, has stepped out of stealth mode and announced a $5m seed investment spearheaded by Accomplice and Glasswing Ventures.
Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.

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