Industry News

Payday, a pan-African neobank issuing global accounts to Africans, has scored $3m in a seed funding round headed by Moniepoint.

Right-Hand Cybersecurity, a firm focused on human risk management for cybersecurity, has scored $5m in a Series A funding round.

Spiral, which claims to be a pioneer of ‘impact-as-a-service’, has secured $28m for its Series A round, as it looks to expand across the US.

Global identity verification provider Veriff has partnered with RegTech firm Salv to strengthen the fight against financial crime.  

Redington, an investment consultancy, has unveiled a platform designed to enable asset holders to take greater control of stewardship. 

The IASB has launched a new project aimed at exploring changes to requirements for firms to disclose climate risks in financial statements.

Swiss Re, Guy Carpenter & ICEYE have teamed up to deliver a pilot parametric flood insurance programme for New York City neighbourhoods.

Fidelity International, an investment management company, has launched the Fidelity Global Government Bond Climate Aware UCITS ETF.  

Insurify, a virtual insurance agent offering services to compare, buy and manage insurance, has completed its acquisition of Compare.com Insurance Agency.

Cover Whale Insurance, a commercial trucking insurance provider and fast-growing InsurTech, has partnered with TrustedChoice.com, a digital marketing platform for independent agents and brokers.