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FCA urges banks to boost accessibility of basic bank accounts

The FCA is urging banks, building societies, and payment firms to enhance their efforts in making basic bank accounts more accessible.

Zendrive and Autio join forces: Changing the game for auto insurance and audio entertainment

Leading driving safety analytics firm, Zendrive, has announced a strategic partnership with Autio, the unique location-based audio entertainment app. This innovative alliance pairs compelling audio stories with the concept of safer driving, delivering a distinctive, engaging experience for drivers on the road.

Howden’s grand play: Acquires Media Insurance Brokers to boost media and entertainment offering

International insurance broker, Howden, has recently announced its acquisition of Media Insurance Brokers International Limited (MIB), a leading independent UK and Irish film and television broker.
TCFD

IFRS takes the reins of TCFD, marking a milestone in sustainability reporting

The ISSB will take over the responsibilities of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) starting from next year.
sandbox

HM Treasury’s Digital Securities Sandbox: A new chapter for UK FinTech?

The UK government treasury has recently published a consultation document for its Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS).
Nav

Nav bolsters small business finance ecosystem with Tillful acquisition

Nav, a prominent player in the small business financial health platform, has officially announced its acquisition of Tillful.
ESG

ESG Book releases ESG Performance Score to revamp sustainability assessments

ESG Book, a sustainability data and technology firm, has announced the release of its new product, the ESG Performance Score.
Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Adverse media screening has become an integral component in the finance industry, especially in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. RegTech company Alessa recently...
Trustmi

Cybersecurity firm Trustmi bolsters payment security with $17m funding

Trustmi, a cybersecurity-focused FinTech firm, today celebrated its global launch, aiming to revolutionise business payment security.
Nagad

Nagad becomes Bangladesh’s fastest-ever Unicorn startup

A mobile money carrier app known as Nagad, has become the fastest company to be honoured as a unicorn startup in the nation’s history. 

News Stories

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa has unveiled a new initiative, Visa A2A, set to transform the landscape of account-to-account (A2A) payments by enhancing consumer control and protection.
Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI, a leading innovator in AI-driven compliance solutions for financial institutions, announced today that it has successfully secured $18.5m in Series A funding.
European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

Copilot Capital, a pioneering private equity firm dedicated to nurturing the growth of European software companies, has announced a significant majority investment in SecureFlag, a dynamic software company known for its cutting-edge cybersecurity training solutions.
Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Ghana's fintech innovator, Fido, recently bolstered its financial capacity with a significant $30m Series B funding round.
Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve, renowned as the nation's top nonprofit financial education platform, has recently secured a substantial grant to further its mission.

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