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Halo eyes protective investment market disruption with strong Series C

Protective investment firm Halo Investing claims it has raised over $100m in Series C funding to simplify investor access to investments.

How Zeidler Group’s new CFO is driving its push with data-powered legal services

Asset managers typically have to use multiple law firms to handle their compliance processes, with expensive and laborious processes; however, Zeidler Group is leveraging data and technology to resolve this issue.

Appetite for biometric payment cards growing in France

A survey by biometrics company Fingerprints has found there is a growing desire amongst French consumers for biometric payment cards.

Standard Chartered pumps $500m into Atome to fuel BNPL rollout in Asian markets

Standard Chartered has inked a 10-year partnership with Atome Financial to help the company introduce its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service in select Asian markets.

FinTech adoption reaches 86% in the UK

Research led by open banking platform Plaid has found the use and adoption of FinTech has reached mass scale in the UK, with up to 86% of consumers using it.

How ethical hackers can help FinTech companies fight cybercrime

The threat from cybercrime has never been greater. As a result, corporations and governments are increasingly turning to hackers i.e. white hats for help with the promise of cash rewards known as bug bounties. And experts suggest that it’s the best way to boost cybersecurity.

Iran-linked hackers found to have targeted US, Israeli maritime and defence firms

Microsoft have shared hackers sympathetic to Iranian national interests have been targeting US and Israeli defence technology and global maritime businesses.

Personal finance specialist NerdWallet files for an IPO

NerdWallet, a provider of financial guidance to consumers through a range of different tools, is set to go public after it filed an IPO.

Banks target more FinTech acquisitions, partnerships to boost market standing

A report by Lloyds Bank has found more UK banks are targeting collaboration and acquisitions with FinTech firms to strengthen their position in the growing market.

NatWest could face £340m fine following money laundering neglect

NatWest has pleaded guilty to money laundering failings amounting to £365m from UK-based jeweller Fowler Oldfield.

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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