FCA extends deadline for notifications for temporary permissions regime
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has extended the deadline for notifications of the temporary permissions regime (TPR) until 30 October 2019.
China’s Central Bank ‘close’ to launching official digital currency
China's central bank has revealed it is close to launching its digital token, with work currently in progress on the systems.
ServiceNow acquires conversational AI platform Passage AI to boost language support
Cloud-based platform ServiceNow has acquired conversational AI platform Passage AI, for an undisclosed amount.
Pushpay and Church Community Builder launch first joint solution
Following their merger in 2019, donation management company Pushpay and Church Community Builder have launched their first joint suite of integrated tools for admins aimed at strengthening engagement paths for churches.
Plum integrates chatbot solution with Monzo, Starling Bank through Open Banking
Personal finance chatbot company Plum announces support for challenger banks Monzo and Starling Bank, through the use of Open Banking.
TravelbyBit nets $2.5m investment from Binance
Cryptocurrency payments app TravelbyBit has received a $2.5m investment from cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance.
Finkargo nets $75m to close the trade finance gap in Latin America
Finkargo, a Colombian startup looking to close the trade finance gap in Latin America, has raised $75m in structured credit.
Data Lakes: Transforming ESG reporting amid tightening regulations
As the European Union’s (EU) environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting requirements become increasingly stringent and frequent, companies are grappling with how to keep up. ESG and sustainability reporting software developer Greenomy has delved into how data lakes can help companies improve their ESG data management, leading to improved compliance processes.
Project A Ventures almost halfway to Fund III goal after registering €106m
Project A Ventures has registered €106m of capital commitments for its latest investment fund to put it almost halfway to its goal. The firm is aiming to...
Cybereason bags $200m in funding from Softbank
Cyber defence platform Cybereason has closed a series of investments and commitments from SoftBank Group which total $200m.