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VC Wellstreet becomes majority shareholder of PropTech Pixery Media

Swedish PropTech startup Pixery Media has announced that it has a new majority shareholder: the venture capital firm Wellstreet.

ESMA calls for evidence on credit rating information availability

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called for evidence on the availability and use of credit rating information and data.

US digital bank One improves core services with Finxact

US challenger bank One has chosen core banking infrastructure developer Finxact to power its services in a new deal.

Coronavirus – dealing with due diligence, AML and KYC throughout a pandemic – KYC...

With the coronavirus causing havoc with businesses’ operations, compliance company Aqubix believes unprecedented times like these make technology more crucial for the on-going business of due diligence and risk-related industries.

Australian senate extends comment submission period for FinTech and RegTech industry probe

The Australian government has reconsidered the timetable for its FinTech and RegTech committee because of the coronavirus.

Last year’s jump in global RegTech activity was driven by increased investment in cybersecurity...

Cybersecurity companies continue to be leading the growth of the global RegTech sector when it comes to investment.

Digital bank Nubank has created a $4m fund to help its clients during the...

Brazilian challenger bank Nubank has tapped into its marketing budget to help 20 million customers ride out the COVID-19 pandemic more easily.

Sony Bank launches online banking service for English speaking customers in Japan

Japanese Sony Bank has unveiled a new English-language online banking service to make it easier for foreigners to open and manage their accounts.

BullBear launches new feature to train users’ trading skills during the COVID-19 pandemic

Trading app BullBear has become the latest FinTech company to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis by launching a new feature.

InsurTech Air Doctor has netted $7.8m in its Series A funding round

Travel insurers might be having a difficult time recently, but that has not prevented travel InsurTech startup Air Doctor from announcing the successful close of its Series A round.

News Stories

American Sustainable Business Council takes on Texas in ESG lawsuit

The Texas legal landscape is heating up as the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), a champion for sustainable business practices, has filed a lawsuit against the state to overturn Senate Bill 13.
WTW, a global leader in insurance broking, and advisory services, has partnered with Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Verita Capital Solutions to launch a new property insurance facility.

WTW unveils property insurance facility with Canopius and Verita Capital Solutions

WTW, a global leader in insurance broking, and advisory services, has partnered with Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Verita Capital Solutions to launch a new property insurance facility.

Dutch data watchdog DPA fines Clearview AI $33.7m

Dutch data protection authorities have imposed a fine of €30.5m ($33.7m) on Clearview AI, citing violations of the European Union's GDPR. According to Security Week,...
Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ethos Specialty Insurance's Property and Casualty (P&C) Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) from Ascot Group.

Ryan Specialty to expand portfolio with acquisition of Ethos Specialty Insurance’s P&C MGUs

Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ethos Specialty Insurance's Property and Casualty (P&C) Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) from Ascot Group.

Ziina bags $22m Series A to enhance digital financial solutions in the UAE

Ziina, the UAE’s premier financial platform, today announced a successful $22m Series A funding round.

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