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Pontera

Pontera bags $60m to revolutionise the retirement landscape

Pontera, a company dedicated to revolutionising the retirement landscape, has recently announced a substantial $60m capital injection. 

Demystifying CSRD Reporting: Greenomy’s Quentin Hennaux provides crucial guidance

Navigating the complexities of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reporting can be a daunting task for many companies. In an era marked by the increasing relevance of sustainable business practices, the CSRD stands as a vital tool in fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable finance.
Afterpay

Afterpay taps Cloudera to reduce fraud risk

Afterpay has tapped Cloudera, a hybrid data firm, for its Cloudera Data Platform to run streaming analytics and advanced ML for real-time fraud detection.
Combating business email compromise: Strategies for financial firms

Combating business email compromise: Strategies for financial firms

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes, firms across the globe are grappling with the challenge of safeguarding their operations and reputation. Among the myriad of schemes that threaten the integrity of financial institutions, Business Email Compromise (BEC) stands out for its cunning simplicity and potentially devastating impact.
How super apps are taking the world by storm

How super apps are taking the world by storm

Super apps are becoming a major global trend. Currencycloud has released a free ebook exploring what a super app is and why they are taking the world by storm.
Aqua

Cloud native security firm Aqua Security raises $60m

Aqua Security, a trailblazer in cloud-native security, today announced a significant financial milestone, securing $60m in additional funding.
Galvanize

Galvanize secures $1bn in one of the biggest climate venture fundings yet

Galvanize Climate Solutions, a firm zeroed in on climate-focused investments, recently unveiled its Innovation + Expansion Fund.

Distributed Ventures earmarks $100m for InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech investments

Early-stage venture capital firm, Distributed Ventures, has just made a big splash with the conclusion of its initial fund under the company's name. This firm, with its focus on InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech ventures, is making waves in the sector with its innovative approach to early-stage investments.
Wayhome

Gradual homeownership provider Wayhome nets £8m Series A

Wayhome, a gradual homeownership provider, has scored £8m in a Series A funding round headed by Allianz X.
Theta

Theta Lake integrates with Asana to streamline workflows

Theta Lake now supports Asana to help joint customers streamline their workflows and manage tasks more effectively.

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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