HKMA reveals details on FinTech training subsidy pilot
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the details of its pilot scheme on training subsidies for FinTech practitioners.
Klarna becomes Europe’s highest-valued private FinTech after netting $639m in funding
Swedish-based BNPL giant Klarna raised more than $639m in a new private fundraising round, led by Japan’s SoftBank, boosting its valuation to almost $46bn.
Business leaders gear up for heightened sustainability investment in 2024
In a turn towards sustainable business practices, over half of business leaders are poised to escalate investments in sustainability this year.
Covr Financial teams up with RetireOne
Covr Financial Technologies has partnered with RetireOne to support its long-term care and disability insurance offerings.
NetSPI receives major investment backing from KKR
Penetration testing and attack surface management company NetSPI has received $410m in backing from private equity juggernaut KKR.
People Bank of China set to begin green finance evaluation of major banks
The People Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it will begin quarterly assessments of the green finance performance of 24 major Chinese banks starting 1 July this year.
Visa reinforces stance as FIFA’s payment tech partner ahead of 2026 World Cup
An extended partnership between FIFA and Visa until 2026 aims to champion the growth of football and provide unparalleled support to players, fans, and clients.
Which? names Natwest as best UK bank for online security
Natwest has been named the best UK bank for online security by Which? after conducting an investigation of the best and worst in the industry.
Dais and Perr&Knight to streamline speed to market for insurers
Dais, a provider of no-code insurance product hosting solutions, has partnered with Perr&Knight, to streamline speed to market for insurance products.
Robinhood, CRED-backed teen focused neobank FamPay cashes in $38m from Elevation, Sequoia Capital
Teen-focused fintech startup FamPay raised $38m in a Series A funding round, led by Elevation Capital and major participation from existing investor Sequoia Capital India.