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Bank of England set to launch CBDC consultation in 2022

The Bank of England (BofE) has revealed it intends to launch a consultation to set out their assessment of the case for a UK central bank digital currency (CBDC) next year.

Tenable set to acquire security firm Accurics for $160m

Cyber exposure firm Tenable is planning to purchase cloud-native security company Accurics for a total fee of $160m.
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Twitter applies for payments licences

Twitter has reportedly applied for regulatory licences across the US and is exploring software that would introduce payments on the platform.

PlainID closes off strong year with an $11m funding round

PlainID, a developer of authorisation solutions, has collected $11m in a funding round, coming after a strong year of growth.
Lloyd’s Lab, the 10-week InsurTech innovation accelerator, has opened its applications for its 13th cohort.

Lloyd’s Lab opens application process for 13th cohort

Lloyd’s Lab, the 10-week InsurTech innovation accelerator, has opened its applications for its 13th cohort.

Cybersecurity-focused C5 Capital leads $17m Series B for Blue Cedar

Mobile app security start-up Blue Cedar has raised $17m in a Series B funding round led by C5 Capital, as the VC continues its...

Neptune Mutual pulls in $5.3m for parametric digital asset protection

Neptune Mutual, a marketplace for parametric coverage protection of digital assets, has closed a private funding round of $5.3m.
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The path to effective risk management in organisations

In corporate governance, establishing a new Risk Management program or modifying an existing one can be a formidable challenge.

Bloomberg has conducted its first electronically negotiated euro short-term rate swap transaction

The international business and financial information company Bloomberg has achieved another milestone by completing the first electronically negotiated euro short-term rate (€STR) swap transaction executed across its UK Multilateral Trading Facility (BMTF).

MoCaFi, Mastecard partner to bring alternative financial services to underserved communities

Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi), a mobile-first banking platform, has secured an investment from Mastercard, as well as the start of a new partnership with the payments giant.

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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