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E-scooter venture TIER taps InsurTech Zego for UK coverage

InsurTech Zego has inked a deal to provide insurance cover to TIER as the European e-scooter operator gears up to launch in the UK.

Neat adds $4m to its Series A round

Hong Kong-based FinTech Neat has topped up its Series A round with a $4m extension, bringing the total raised in the round to $15m.The...

It’s official: Airbnb is going public

Airbnb has filed to go public confidentially, which makes an initial public offering likely within the next few months.

Four bad headlines Robinhood probably want you to forget

This week saw Robinhood become one of the highest valued FinTechs in the world after it reached an $11.2bn valuation.

Only 25% of FinTech founders are happy with the UK government’s Covid-19 support

Only one in four FinTech founders believe the government has been sufficiently supportive during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Digital Finance Forum (DFF).

AXA brings in Procore to improve project risk management in construction

Project management software developer Procore has teamed up with AXA XL's North America Construction insurance business to help contractors increase productivity and project risk management.

Funding Xchange awarded £5m by BCR

Loan platform Funding Xchange has been awarded £5m by BCR as part of the Pool E allocation of the RBS Remedies fund.

Construction of Akon’s $6bn cryptocurrency-powered Wakanda-inspired city has started

American-Senegalese singer Akon has announced that the construction of Akon City has begun and that it will resemble the fictional country Wakanda from the Marvel movie Black Panther.

American Express acquires small business loans FinTech Kabbage

American Express has acquired small business loan platform Kabbage in a deal that will see the payment giant gobble up the Covid-19 beleaguered FinTech's team, solutions and IP.

Akemona becomes member of FINRA

Digital securities company Akemona has registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is now a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

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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