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US authority accuses French banker of deceiving bond issuer on behalf of an investment...

A trader at a global investment bank is accused of deceitfully manipulating a deal between a bond issuer and the investment bank he was working at.
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PayPal links with ConsenSys MetaMask to boost Ethereum access

US-based users of MetaMask will be able to purchase Ethereum from within the PayPal app after PayPal partnered with Web3 firm ConsenSys.

Laminar emerges from stealth to pick up $32m Series A

Cloud data protection provider Laminar has secured $32m from a Series A funding round headed by Insight Partners.

Soldo rakes in $180m from Temasek-led Series C

UK PayTech firm Soldo has closed a $180m Series C funding round led by investor Temasek.

IntSights launches tool to help assess external risks

IntSights, a threat intelligence company, has launched its new Vulnerability Risk Analyzer tool to help security teams better assess external risks.
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The requirements and benefits of internal control automation

In a world dominated by complex, highly regulated organisations, internal controls are a must, according to RegTech firm Diligent.

Black Friday could cause more victims of BNPL fraud

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions have increased by 182% in 12 months, but as Black Friday looms, LexisNexis Risk Solutions has warned the risk of fraud is high.

Subscription-based FinTech Monarch banks $4.8m to help consumers manage their financial lives

Monarch, a subscription-based platform that aims to help consumers plan and manage their financials, has raised $4.8m in seed funding led by Accel.

Amazon told users to uninstall Honey for security reasons just days after PayPal bought...

In what can be interpreted as an unveiled attempt at throwing shade at PayPal’s latest acquisition, Amazon has warned its users against allowing Honey Science Corporation’s software to run on their devices.
SurePrep

Thomson Reuters closes acquisition of tax automation firm SurePrep

Thomson Reuters has revealed it has officially closed the acquisition of SurePrep, a tax automation software and services firm, for $500m in cash.

News Stories

Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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