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Annuity.com

NYC-based fintech Annuity.com raises $15.7m in seed funding

Annuity.com, a newly formed NYC-based fintech and financial media company, has raised $15.7m in seed funding.
regulatory

PIMFA advocates for a refresh of the UK’s retail investment market

PIMFA, a significant voice in the WealthTech industry, is urging the UK Government to leverage a 'generational' opportunity to invigorate the UK retail investment market. This call to action comes six months after the introduction of the significant Edinburgh Reforms.
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Verisk launches solution to help insurers develop commercial lines products

Global data analytics provider Verisk has launched a Rating-as-a-Service (RaaS) solution to help insurers develop new commercial lines products.
Revolutionising insurance pricing: To build or partner for success

Revolutionising insurance pricing: To build or partner for success

The landscape of the insurance industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
reporting

How major U.S. companies are investing in the future of sustainability reporting

Over two-thirds of large U.S. companies have committed to dedicated budgets for sustainability reporting, a recent survey by ESG and EHS solutions provider EcoOnline...
ESG

Why ESG activities correlate with stronger financial performance

A study by Bain & Company and EcoVadis has found ESG activities correlate with stronger financial profitability and growth.

Indonesia and Singapore to introduce cross-border QR code payments 

The central banks of Indonesia and Singapore are set to introduce the use of QR codes for cross-border payments between the nations. 
BSP

Philippines banks rally behind BSP’s sustainable finance measures

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced significant regulatory changes to promote green and sustainable financing.
ISS

ISS ESG, Qontigo unveil ISS STOXX biodiversity index suite

ISS ESG, the sustainable investment unit of ISS, has teamed with Qontigo to release the ISS Stoxx Biodiversity Index Suite.

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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