Company News

GoCardless joins the expanding tech unicorn club with $312m Series G

UK FinTech GoCardless has secured its unicorn status after a $312m Series G pushed its valuation up to $2.1bn.

Getsafe introduces car insurance to its portfolio through iptiQ partnership

InsurTech Getsafe has added car insurance to its digital insurance portfolio, creating car insurance policies optimised for smartphones.
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Australia set to issue first green bond in 2024

The Australian government will issue its first-ever green bond in 2024 following an announcement by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
ABAX, a leading provider of fleet management solutions, has announced the launch of Fair Car Insurance for the Norwegian market.

ABAX introduces Fair Car Insurance to the Norwegian market

ABAX, a leading provider of fleet management solutions, has announced the launch of Fair Car Insurance for the Norwegian market.

Remitly latest funding round brings in $220m

Generation Investment Management has led a $135m Series E equity funding round for money transfer startup Remitly, as the business takes in a wider tranche of financing.

African Development Fund inks $14.2m grant to drive financial digitalisation

The African Development Fund (ADF) and the Malawian government have signed a grant agreement to make Malawi digital payment system more efficient and transparent.

Previsico joins Lloyds’ Launch Innovation Lab to build insurance tools

Previsico, which offers live flood forecasting for insurance, has joined Lloyds Banking Group’s Launch Innovation Lab, to collaborate on a new service for the bank’s home insurance customers.
KPMG

KPMG links with Context Labs to provide climate reporting solutions

KPMG has teamed with Context Labs to launch solutions aimed at helping firms measure and reduce their environmental footprints.
KYC

The impact of ESG on KYC and customer lifecycle management

The finance industry's landscape has evolved over the years, with sharper delineation emerging between financial and non-financial risks.

Facebook Libra hasn’t responded to information request: Swiss Watchdog

Libra, Facebook's new cryptocurrency has reportedly not responded to a request from Switzerland's data privacy regulator.

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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