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SKYPLAY

LDA Capital bets $10m on SKYPLAY’s blockchain gaming rise

SKYPLAY, a gaming platform provider, has secured a sizeable investment of $10m from global investment firm LDA Capital Limited.
Cheddar relaunches savings app amidst cost of living crisis

Cheddar relaunches savings app amidst cost of living crisis

Cheddar, a pioneering FinTech company known for its innovative rewards applications, has unveiled its latest product aimed at alleviating the financial pressures of the cost of living crisis for consumers in the UK.

Pliant secures over €18m in Series A extension led by PayPal Ventures

Pliant, a burgeoning business-to-business (B2B) credit card platform, has recently closed a significant funding milestone.
AI

ChatGPT and the quest for factual AI – progress, pitfalls, and potential

ChatGPT is taking the world by storm right now. In a recent post, Saifr dug deeper into the topic of chatbots, and the importance...
AI

Ethical AI in financial due diligence: Navigating risk and responsibility

In an era dominated by technology and innovation, AI has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, including finance.

S&P Global halts ESG ratings for Indian firms under new SEBI rules

S&P Global has ceased issuing ESG scores to Indian companies regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), following the implementation of stringent guidelines.
Enhancing insurance accuracy and efficiency with hx Renew technology

Enhancing insurance accuracy and efficiency with hx Renew technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of InsurTech, a new game-changer has emerged: hx Renew. This cutting-edge platform is redefining how actuarial teams operate, offering...
CISA

CISA charts forward: A 3-year plan to reinvent cybersecurity in the US

The US CISA has pulled the curtains off its Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for the financial years spanning 2024 to 2026.
Harnessing tech for climate: Insights into COP28's agenda

Harnessing tech for climate: Insights into COP28’s agenda

In the face of an escalating climate crisis, harnessing technology for emissions reduction has never been more urgent. This and other pivotal issues will be driving the agenda for the upcoming COP28. Get up to speed on the key topics being discussed.
DKK

Emerging market FinTech DKK Partners raises £3m in pre-seed raise

DKK Partners, a Frontier Markets FinTech firm, has celebrated the successful culmination of their pre-seed funding round.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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