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Webb

Webb Protocol rakes in $7m in seed funding

Webb Protocol, a privacy system for cross-blockchain asset transfers, has raised $7m in a funding round co-led by Polychain and Lemniscap.
FCA's Market Watch 79 highlights data and algorithmic issues in surveillance

FCA’s Market Watch 79 highlights data and algorithmic issues in surveillance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reminded firms about the significance of data integrity and algorithmic governance in market abuse surveillance tools, as outlined in its Market Watch 79.
EY

EY unveils ESG blockchain platform

EY has launched EY OpsChain ESG on its Blockchain SaaS platform to provide a single view of CO2 emissions for businesses.
Apex Group and ACA team up to boost global client services with strategic partnership

Apex Group & ACA Boost Services

Apex Group, a prominent financial services business, and ACA Group (ACA), a leader in governance, risk, and compliance advisory in financial services, have joined forces to expand their service offerings through a strategic partnership.
M-KOPA

M-KOPA lands $250m to scale across Africa

M-KOPA has raised over $250m in new debt and equity funding to expand its offering to underbanked consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Labour

Labour’s promises 350 new banking hubs to revitalise UK high streets

The Labour Party has committed to opening "at least" 350 banking hubs across the UK should they be victorious in the 2024 general election.
PYOR

Global institutional participation in digital assets set to soar as PYOR raises $4m

PYOR (Power Your Own Research), a firm focused on the provision of high-fidelity data and insights for the assets industry, has raised $4m in...

Complyport Launches AI Compliance Tool

Complyport, a leader in RegTech solutions, has introduced ViCA.Chat, a cutting-edge Virtual Compliance Assistant powered by AI.
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Allianz Trade joins 4Trans to boost EU SME funding

4Trans, a FinTech firm specialising in financial products for supply chain and logistics companies, and Allianz Trade, a prominent player in the insurance sector, have embarked on a strategic partnership.
MAS

Singapore’s derivatives market overhaul: Understanding the MAS rewrite

In a significant move set for October 2024, the MAS will implement changes to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reporting requirements.

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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