Company News

ChannelVAS bags $5m in funding

FinTech company ChannelVAS has secured $5m in funding from investment firm Convergence Partners.

Revealing the top ten RegTech investors in 2020 so far

Venture capital firms continued to actively back RegTech companies in 2020 as financial institutions left the space.

CredPal raises $1.5m to scale the platform

Nigerian FinTech CredPal has secured $1.5m in funding to build the "American Express of Africa".

bolttech releases 24 hour repair guarantee for insured devices

bolttech, a digital ecosystem for insurance, has launched a money-back service promise for its device protection offering.

Tink adds €85m in investment round extension

Open banking platform Tink has added another €85m to its coffers in a new investment round-extension co-led by new investor Eurazeo Growth and existing investor Dawn Capital.

Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations

Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.

How Covid-19 changed banks’ onboarding processes

Many banks had already started to introduce digital onboarding solutions before the coronavirus swept over the world. Following the pandemic, these efforts have gone into overdrive.

Gen-Z financial management app Cleo bags $44m Series B round

Funding rounds for FinTechs focusing on younger generations have come in hot and fast lately, with Cleo becoming the latest one to top up its coffers by closing its $44m Series B.

Five new financial institutions join Tech Nation’s FinTech pledge

Atom bank, Co-operative Bank, Nationwide Building Society, TSB and Virgin Money have joined Tech Nation's Fintech Pledge to accelerate the development of the UK's FinTech industry.

FCA fines LJ Financial Planning £107,200

The UK City watchdog has fined independent financial advice firm LJ Financial Planning (LJFP) for providing its customers with unsuitable pension switching and transfer advice and failing to manage its conflicts of interest.

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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