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Middle East

Middle Eastern investors embrace self-directed wealth management

WealthTech firm Velexa recently highlighted how the Middle East is proving to be a key hotspot for self-investing.
tax

Australia seeking to introduce historic tax and superannuation reforms

The Australian Parliament introduced the Tax Accountability and Fairness Bill 2023 by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones.
Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders: How Aiviq’s culture empowers graduates to drive FinTech innovation

Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders: How Aiviq’s culture empowers graduates to drive FinTech innovation

The aspiration to work in the hustling, bustling financial heart of London City and impact the financial services sector is a common dream shared by many graduates. In Aiviq, a burgeoning cloud-data company, these young professionals are not merely dreaming but actualising ambitions, playing critical roles that contribute substantively to the enterprise's mission of supplying comprehensive data and analytics solutions to asset managers.
AI

Why AI is helping to empower the next generation of accounting professionals

A recent survey by cloud-based accounting software bluQube revealed significant insights into the impact of AI on finance and accounting.
BNP

BNP Paribas grants inclusive loans to European and Brazilian microfinance

BNP Paribas, a global leader in banking and financial services, has recently taken a significant step in the microfinance sector.
Apollo

Octopus Apollo VCT secures £50m in latest fundraising effort

Octopus Apollo VCT, a notable VCT with a focus on small and medium-sized B2B software businesses, has announced a fundraising event.
Mirova

Mirova US bolsters North American team with new business execs

Mirova US has recently appointed Stéphane Detobel and Francis Verpoucke to enhance its development in the North American region.
FinTech

Saudi Arabian BNPL Tamara pulls in largest funding round this week

As the weeks start to count down until the end of the year, FinTech Global reported on 24 funding rounds in the FinTech sector this week.
ESG

FCA uncovers misalignment in ESG investment goals and practices

The FCA has shared insights from a review on fund managers' compliance with regulatory standards in ESG and sustainable investment.
investor

Is investor confidence being shaken by corporate greenwashing?

A recent survey conducted by PwC has revealed insights into investors' perceptions of corporate sustainability reporting.

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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