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IDEX Biometrics teams up with Union Smart

Fingerprint identification and authentication solution developer IDEX Biometrics has teamed up with Union Smart Card to deploy its services in China.

Saviynt seeks bolstered R&D footprint following $130m investment

US identity solutions provider Saviynt has secured $130m in investment from PNC Bank and HPS Investment Partners.

Why FinTechs are helping to democratise corporate remittance

A recent blogpost by Currencycloud has detailed how the FinTech sector is helping to level the playing field in the corporate remittance market.

What are the regulatory challenges and solutions for Forex brokers?

In an ever-changing regulatory landscape for companies in financial services, the need to stay up to date and compliant is vital.

Emerging markets set to lead mobile wallet uptake by 2025

A global study by Boku has found that emerging markets in Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are set to see the largest uptake in mobile wallets by 2025.

Wise introduces multi-currency investment solution to UK market

Wise has unveiled a new multi-currency investment feature that will give people and companies in the UK more autonomy in deciding how their money is held.

Specialty finance firm Gracie Point closes $75m equity round

Gracie Point has secured closed a $75m issuance of preferred equity with investments from affiliates of Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) and Kuvare.

Banking startup Kernolab inks $1m in pre-seed funding

Lithuanian FinTech Kernolab has raised $1m in a pre-seed funding round headed by venture capital firm Lighthouse Ventures.

How banks can strengthen their risk-based approach to financial crime

A recent case study by financial crime prevention firm Acuminor has detailed how banks can improve their stance of tackling the financial crime threats they face through its risk-focused technology.

Half of insurance customers would consider coverage from digital firms

A report by Capgemini and Efma has discovered that 50% of insurance customers are willing to consider coverage from digital-based firms.

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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