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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opens lawsuit against Fifth Bank

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, National Association after allegations of opening unauthorised accounts for consumers.

Absa reveals customers’ data compromised in cyber breach

South Africa-based bank Absa has suffered a security breach that compromised personal data about customers.

Starling Bank adds Nutmeg to its marketplace

UK challenger bank Starling Bank has added WealthTech Nutmeg to its marketplace.

UK InsurTech industry gives the spring budget’s measures a lukewarm welcome

Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the Exchequer, announced a string of new initiatives to boost the InsurTech and FinTech industry as part of his first spring budget.

AgentSync secures $6.7m seed extension

InsurTech AgentSync has secured $6.7m in a new funding round led by Craft Ventures.

New reinsurer Conduit seals London’s third biggest IPO this year, value exceeds £826m

Newly-launched reinsurer Conduit Holdings has made a strong start to its time as a listed business after seeing its share value rise above its initial 500 pence offering in its first day of trading.

Justin Timberlake backs teen banking app Step’s $50m Series B round

Several celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, are among the investors behind teen banking app Step's new $50m Series B round.

Anyfin investigated by Swedish Consumer Agency again

FinTech Anyfin has found itself in the Swedish Consumer Agency's crosshairs again after two new commercials possibly broke the law.

What part of the financial system should be replaced by AI?

Artificial intelligence is one of those buzzwords that keep popping up in investor and sales pitches. But where will AI have the biggest impact on the financial sector?

Luxembourg grants PingPong authorisation as electronic money institution

FinTech unicorn PingPong has been granted a licence to operate as an electronic money institution by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg.

News Stories

Waafi Bank, a Malaysia-based start-up founded in 2020, has chosen The Bank of London, a leading global clearing, agency, and transaction bank, as its banking services provider.

Waafi Bank selects The Bank of London as its UK services provider

Waafi Bank, a Malaysia-based start-up founded in 2020, has chosen The Bank of London, a leading global clearing, agency, and transaction bank, as its banking services provider.
Otto, an AI-powered startup focused on business travel, has raised $6m in a seed funding round.

AI travel assistant startup Otto secures $6m seed round led by Madrona Ventures

Otto, an AI-powered startup focused on business travel, has raised $6m in a seed funding round.
AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.

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