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Sagicor launches digital engagement solution through Life.io partnership

Barbadian financial and insurance business Sagicor has launched a digital engagement platform through a partnership with customer engagement firm Life.io.

Opay nets $400m to become Nigeria’s newest unicorn in Softbank-led funding round

Lagos-based mobile payment platform OPay reportedly raised $400m in a funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, valuing it at $2bn.

Value of instant payments expected to grow 400% by 2026

The value of instant payments is expected to grow by 470% by 2026, with it expected to exceed $27.7trn.

Tysers unveils new cloud-based policy consolidation platform

Global insurance broker Tysers who launched TConnect, an insurance platform that is designed to consolidate processes and automate the life cycle of a policy.

Digital ledger Bazaar banks $30m in largest Series A round in Pakistan

Karachi-based e-commerce marketplace Bazaar has raised $30m in Series A round, the largest for any Pakistani startup.

Alerzo bags $10.5m in Nosara-led Series A

Nigerian FinTech Alerzo has raised $10.5m from a Series A funding round led by Nosara Capital.

Bookkeeping app Khatabook fetches $100m, announces ESOP buyback worth $10m

India-based FinTech startup KhataBookhas raised $100m in Series C funding, at a valuation of $600m.

SecurityScorecard teams up with Tenable to improve risk management

SecurityScorecard, a provider of cybersecurity ratings, has teamed up with cyber exposure company Tenable to help businesses better see their risk posture.

Indonesian financial authority unveils digital banking regulatory framework

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a regulatory framework for digital banks in its updated commercial banking regulations.

Monneo teams up with iDenfy to improve identity verification

Monneo, a virtual international bank account number (IBAN) provider, has reportedly partnered with identity verification platform iDenfy.

News Stories

Akur8 and Heritage Insurance forge alliance to revolutionize insurance pricing

Akur8 and Heritage Insurance forge alliance to revolutionize insurance pricing

Heritage Insurance, a leading property and casualty insurance holding company based in Tampa, Florida, has teamed up with Akur8, known for its next-generation insurance pricing solutions powered by transparent machine learning.
PropEco raises £275k to revolutionize property risk management with climate focus

PropEco raises £275k to revolutionize property risk management with climate focus

PropEco, a Glasgow-based tech company, recently secured a seed investment of £275,000. The company is known for its advanced technology platform that evaluates the long-term value and viability of properties with an innovative approach.
Mylo partners with Fayr: Revolutionising insurance access for divorced parents

Mylo partners with Fayr: Revolutionising insurance access for divorced parents

Mylo, a leader in the InsurTech industry, and Fayr, an innovative mobile application aiding divorced parents, have formed a strategic partnership.
XTCC and Carbonmark forge new paths in carbon credit trading and transparency

XTCC and Carbonmark forge new paths in carbon credit trading and transparency

XTCC and Carbonmark have announced a strategic partnership aimed at democratising and scaling the carbon credit market.
compliance

Wordwatch report unveils legacy risks in compliance management

Research from Wordwatch has exposed significant vulnerabilities in the compliance archiving systems of regulated organisations in the UK.

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