Company News

T-Mobile confirms data breach after 100 million customers compromised

T-Mobile has confirmed it has suffered a data breach after hackers obtained records of up to 100 million of its customers and is offering to put them up for sale.

Fenergo acquired by European private equity firms in $600m deal

Irish RegTech firm Fenergo has been successfully acquired by private equity firms Astrong and Bridgepoint in a $600m agreement.

Napier deploys its transaction monitoring technology into crypto payment company

Napier, a supplier of advanced anti-financial crime compliance tools, has implemented its AI technology into cryptocurrency payments service BCB Group, to improve anti-fraud capabilities.

Nearly £2bn lost annually by online retailers due to lack of available payment methods

A survey by Merchant Advice Service has found over £1bn is lost every year by online retailers due to a lack of available payment methods.

LendInvest lands ?150m Barclays, HSBC partnership to aid UK property market

PropTech company LendInvest has secured a partnership with banking giants HSBC and Barclays that will funnel ?150m into the UK property space.

Hapi unveils app to help parents provide nest egg for children

UK FinTech startup Hapi has launched a new app that is designed to aid parents in planning and investing for their children’s future.

Paysafe to acquire SafetyPay in $441m all-cash deal

Specialised payments platform Paysafe has bolstered its payments footprint after it signed an agreement to purchase ecommerce payments company SafetyPay for $441m in cash.

MTN, Sanlam partner to expand insurance cover offering in Africa

South African telecommunications giant MTN has teamed with financial services business Sanlam to provide insurance products to subscribers of MTN in Africa.

CBIRC demands insurance company self-checks in management crackdown

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has called on online insurance firms to conduct self-assessments to identify violations and make corrections.

Personalised credit startup Keebo reels in £5m ahead of October launch

London-based challenger credit card FinTech, Keebo has closed £5m in a seed equity funding round to provide a personalised credit line for consumers.

News Stories

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.
FlexiLoans bags $34.5m for empowering MSMEs in tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian cities

FlexiLoans bags $34.5m for empowering MSMEs in tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian cities

FlexiLoans, an innovator in India's digital lending space, has announced a successful equity raise of $34.5m in its latest Series C funding round.
Helicap secures $50m credit facility with XenCapital to boost southeast Asian businesses

Helicap secures $50m credit facility with XenCapital to boost southeast Asian businesses

Helicap, a Singapore-based FinTech firm, has successfully secured a $50m credit facility with XenCapital, the lending arm of the FinTech unicorn Xendit, which operates across Southeast Asia.

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