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Citi builds FinTech open banking marketplace for FinTechs

Investment bank Citi is building an open banking marketplace where third party FinTech firms can sign data access agreements to customer-approved accounts with eight startups and data aggregators.

Tradefeedr secures $3m investment

Trading analytics startup Tradefeedr has picked up $3m in early-stage capital, predominantly from private investment company IPGL.

Gojek buys $200m stake in Indonesian bank Jago

PayPal-backed ride hailing and e-wallet company Gojek has paid $200m for a 22.1% stake in the Indonesian bank Jago.

Thoma Bravo to buy RealPage for $9.6bn

Thoma Bravo has reportedly struck a deal to buy RealPage, a property management software developer, in a $9.6bn deal.

TPG Capital and TA Associates buy majority stake in Planview in $1.6bn deal

Ownership of portfolio and work management company Planview has changed hands through a new deal between new majority owners TPG Capital and TA Associates and Thoma Bravo, who will retrain a minority stake.

Three ways technology has proven essential for client management during Covid-19

The coronavirus crisis has made it near impossible to meet new clients face to face, which is why technology is playing an increasingly important role in the process of managing customer relationships.

Object Astra launches sweat equity platform in the UK

FinTech startup Object Astra has leveraged the Covid-19 crisis by launching a new sweat equity platform that can tap into the skills from professionals furloughed due to the pandemic.

Funding Options joins SME Finance Forum

Business finance marketplace Funding Options has joined the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network of the most influential leaders in finance, in order to share its insights into how to promote the growth SMEs.

Xinja closes its banking services in Australia

Neobank Xinja may have raked in some of the biggest funding rounds in Australia, but now it's blaming Covid-19 and a tough market for its decision to drop out of banking.

Fewer than one in five small UK firms have prepared for the end of...

With less than two weeks until the Brexit transition period ends on December 31, new research has revealed that only 18% of small businesses have prepared for the UK's divorce from the EU.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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