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.
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 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 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.
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.