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Bitcoin firm Unchained locks in $60m from Series B

Unchained, a financial services firm offering loans for bitcoin holders, has secured $60m in a Series B led by Valor Equity Partners.
Heal

Heal Security secures $4.6m boost to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity

Heal Security, a Menlo Park, CA-based innovator in the cybersecurity domain, has successfully closed a funding round of $4.6m.
India

India set to launch first green bond offering valued at $2bn

The Reserve Bank of India plans to raise $2bn in its first-ever green bond offering to support green infrastructure projects in the country.
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UK could be next for off-channel trading communications ramp up

UK firms could be the next to face greater regulatory scrutiny and fines for off-channel trading communications, according to a survey by Global Relay.
FSB outlines new steps to assess risks of DeFi

FSB outlines new steps to assess risks of DeFi

The US’ Financial Stability Board (FSB) has outlined new measures it will carry out to explore the risks of DeFi.

Unleashing advisor potential: The importance of custodial independence in WealthTech

As an Wealthtech service provider or broker-dealer, it is commonly complex and challenging it can be to cater to the growing needs of registered...
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Expanding horizons: Chubb sets up aviation hub in Singapore

Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, has launched an aviation hub in Singapore.
Korean

Korean Re elevates ESG rating to Outstanding A, securing top marks in KCGS evaluation

Korean Re has secured top marks in the form of an ESG integrated rating of A  from the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS). 

S&P Global Sustainable1 unveils municipal climate risk analytics

S&P Global Sustainable1 has introduced the Municipal Climate Physical Risk dataset to address the risks posed by climate change to municipal bonds. S&P Global Sustainable1...
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has called on the Labour Party to leverage the FinTech sector as a catalyst for economic growth, opportunity, and inclusivity across the UK, should it emerge victorious in the upcoming UK general election.

Blair Institute urges Labour to embrace FinTech for economic growth

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has called on the Labour Party to leverage the FinTech sector as a catalyst for economic growth, opportunity, and inclusivity across the UK, should it emerge victorious in the upcoming UK general election.

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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