Company News

Zego becomes UK’s first InsurTech unicorn after securing $150m in new round

London-based InsurTech Zego raised $150m in a Series C funding round valuing the company at $1.1bn.

Industry responses to the US’ new Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020

The US Congress passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 and could be one of the most impactful changes to AML for two decades.

Paytm transforms android phones into contactless card payment machines with new launch

India-based digital payments provider Paytm to allow merchants and retailers use an Android phone as a payments machine for near field communication credit and debit card payment transactions.

Hellenic Bank teams up with Backbase to launch retail banking app

Cypriot bank Hellenic Bank launched new online retail banking platform, built in partnership with Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase.

The European Banking Authority recovers from cyberattack

The European Banking Authority has revealed it was subjected to a cyberattack against its Microsoft Exchange Servers.

Two-thirds of European firms feel let down by banking provider during pandemic

A survey by Parliament Street Think Tank has found up to 66% of SMEs feel they have been let down by their banking provider during the Covid-19 crisis.

Compliance consultancy Complyport updates software to help companies with digital regulation management

Compliance consultant ComplyPortal introduced a new version of its software to help compliance officers and senior management digitally monitor compliance with existing rules and regulations.

TerraPay expands to USA and Canada to ease real-time cross-border payments

Digital payment provider TerraPay will now offer real-time bank payments in the USA and Canada to facilitate better cross border remittances.

The coronavirus has had a positive impact on women working in cybersecurity – a...

The coronavirus pandemic has helped companies grow cybersecurity teams and has positively impacted the careers of women, a new report from Tessian claims.

Central Bank of Ireland fines J&E Davy €4.1m for MiFID breaches

The Central Bank of Ireland has fined wealth management firm J&E Davy €4.1m after finding four breaches to MiFID regulations between July 2014 and May 2016.

News Stories

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens AG, a frontrunner in technological innovations, has issued a new digital bond, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the FinTech sector.
American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary, a trailblazer in post-quantum encryption technologies, has recently secured a strategic investment.
Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative, a leader in Web3 security solutions, has successfully secured a $16m Series A funding round.
The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) has officially launched the application phase for the eighth iteration of its esteemed Engine Innovator Programme, a pivotal accelerator designed to spur FinTech advancements within the investment management sphere.
Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut Business has announced that its global revenues now exceed $500m (£380m), alongside monthly transaction volumes of £17bn.

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