Company News

Associa selects Mylo as home and auto insurance partner

Associa, a community association management firm in North America, has selected digital agency Mylo as its home and auto insurance partner.

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.
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DeFi startup Ethena emerges from stealth with $6m funding

DeFi startup Ethena has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, as it aims to revolutionize bond trading on the blockchain.

Wise launch small business banking solution together with BBVA

San Mateo-based FinTech startup Wise is partnering up with BBVA, the banking as a service company, to launch a new product to help small enterprises scale.

Book Salon sweeps up €3m to aid expansion

Book Salon, a payment and booking service provider that specialises in hair, beauty and wellness, has bagged €3m from a funding round.

Play Digital taps Featurespace for its fraud-fighting solutions

Financial crime-fighting RegTech Featurespace has been picked by Play Digital, the new FinTech created by Santander, Galicia and BBVA, to protect its new payments platform MODO from fraud.
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Did you hear about these 33 funding rounds this week?

There were 33 funding rounds in the FinTech space this past week, with the biggest deal seeing a whopping £345m investment for business credit...
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Russian bank Sberbank buys face recognition business VisionLabs

Russian bank Sberbank has purchased a stake in venture capital-backed VisionLabs, a provider of face recognition solutions.

PayRetailers scoops up two payment platforms in Latin America

PayRetailers, a Latin American FinTech payment specialist, has acquired two online payment platforms, Chile’s Paygol and Colombia’s Pago Digital.

SEON teams up with TruNarrative

Online fraud prevention company SEON has teamed up with TruNarrative to improve verification capabilities.

News Stories

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.

$140m BlueVoyant deal steals headlines in this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.
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The role of AML and transaction monitoring

In a world where opportunities for financial crime lurk in every corner, the need for strong AML and transaction monitoring practices are vital.
In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.

The four pillars shaping the future of risk management

In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.
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The future of financial compliance: Agile management through automation

The landscape of financial regulations is ever-changing, posing a significant challenge for compliance in the financial services industry.
The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

Why CDR matters for London market brokers

The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

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