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climate

US Federal Reserve unveils climate risk exercise for big banks

The US Federal Reserve has released details for its first climate scenario analysis exercise for the six largest US banks.
Truelayer joins SEPA payment account access scheme: a new era for EU payments

Truelayer joins SEPA payment account access scheme: a new era for EU payments

TrueLayer has become the first participant in the SEPA Payment Account Access Scheme (SPAA).
Nearpay

Saudi FinTech innovator Nearpay secures $14m in Series A funding

Nearpay, a Saudi FinTech startup specialising in payment infrastructure as a service, has achieved a milestone of raising $14m funding.
Fantix

NYC-based AI model startup Fantix secures $1.6m in funding

Fantix, a NYC-based privacy safe AI model development startup, has successfully raised $1.6m in its maiden funding round.
NatWest's Mettle integrates with FreeAgent for seamless tax calculations

NatWest’s Mettle integrates with FreeAgent for seamless tax calculations

Mettle, the free business bank account crafted for the self-employed by NatWest, has stepped up its game by incorporating the award-winning accounting software, FreeAgent's,...
GuidePoint

Cybersecurity firm GuidePoint Security secures notable growth capital

GuidePoint Security, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity, has successfully completed its recent round of funding.
ownership

Seven key insights into the US’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements

In a stride towards combating financial crimes, the US introduced the CTA, designed to peel back the layers of secrecy often associated with business entities.

Monzo eyeing expansion with potential Lunar acquisition

As the digital banking landscape continues to evolve, British-based Monzo Bank has entered preliminary discussions about a potential acquisition of the Nordic lender, Lunar Group. This information was relayed by an anonymous source privy to the ongoing talks.
Rainbow

Rainbow secures $12m for small business insurance innovation

Rainbow, a digital managing general underwriter specialising in small business insurance, has recently secured a significant $12 million in seed funding. According to FinTech...
KYC

The role of AI in revolutionising KYC processes in 2024

In a recent post by Encompass Corporation, the firm outlined what will be the future of the KYC industry in 2024.

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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