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.