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Canada

Canada to boost financial innovation with new open banking laws

The Canadian government has confirmed its commitment to establishing an open banking legislation by the end of this year, a move that has been long anticipated following a detailed three-year study comparing with the UK's approach.
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Is the UK open banking sector at a crossroads?

Recent research conducted by Coadec has cautioned that the open banking industry is at a ‘vital crossroads’.
Pomelo

Pomelo secures $35m in Series A funding to enhance global remittance services

Pomelo, a FinTech company, has recently announced a significant boost to its finances of $35m in a Series A round.
Schroders

Schroders set to launch climate change-focused private assets LTAF solution

Schroders Capital has launched a long-term asset fund designed to help UK pension fund investors support net-zero.

Decoding regulatory requirements: A deep dive into global financial surveillance

Financial firms operate in a complex regulatory landscape where adherence to compliance standards is paramount.
Chinese

Chinese authorities set to intensify financial corruption crackdown

Chinese authorities have warned the country’s top bankers that the crackdown on the industry ‘is far from over’ in a recent private meeting.
Unit21 unleashes cutting-edge ACH features to combat financial fraud

Unit21 unleashes cutting-edge ACH features to combat financial fraud

Unit21, a leading player in the FinTech space, has announced the rollout of its latest innovations aimed at revolutionising ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions and bolstering fraud prevention measures.
Ecospend joins PIMFA WealthTech with Pay-by-Bank solution

Ecospend joins PIMFA WealthTech with Pay-by-Bank solution

UK-based open banking provider Ecospend has joined PIMFA WealthTech, the digital marketplace and industry network to boost collaboration and innovation within wealth management.
Innovate

AI investment solutions innovator Stratiphy secures £1m grant

Stratiphy, a technology firm specializing in investment strategy building, has secured a grant of £1 million from Innovate UK for its consortium.
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Resolute Global Partners launches new type of reinsurance contract for natural catastrophes

Resolute Global Partners, an investment advisor specialising in insurance and reinsurance, has launched Footprint, a new type of reinsurance contract.

News Stories

Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian, a global leader in consumer and business credit reporting and marketing services, partners with Paylink, a forefront provider of affordability software and payments solutions.
Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram, a global leader in digital trade finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Fides, the industry-leading provider of multibank connectivity solutions.
Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit, an operations and automation platform for businesses, has successfully raised $1m.
Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus, headquartered in Singapore, has announced a new partnership with HSBC, establishing a $50m debt facility aimed at bolstering financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia.
BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG's The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino financial inclusion

BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG’s The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino...

BillEase, a digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, has announced a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

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