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Promise closes $20m Series A to support its goal of updating government payment systems

Payment technology developer Promise has scored more than $20m in its Series A round which will help its goal of bringing update government payment systems.

How AI can enhance KYC offerings

Whilst the prominence of AI has been rising steadily and strong over the last few years, it hasn't been until 2023 that its position in operational practices has skyrocketed.
Bullsheet

eToro snaps up portfolio management provider Bullsheet

Investment platform eToro has acquired portfolio management provider Bullsheet for an undisclosed fee.
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.
Juno, the first company in the U.S. to provide child disability insurance, has announced the successful closure of an $8.5m Series A funding round.

Child disability insurance pioneer Juno raises $8.5m in Series A funding

Juno, the first company in the U.S. to provide child disability insurance, has announced the successful closure of an $8.5m Series A funding round.

J.P. Morgan offers merchants Tap to Pay on iPhone

J.P. Morgan is launching support for Apple's Tap to Pay for its US merchant clients, with beauty giant Sephora the first to trial the service.
InvestorHub enters UK market, aims to revolutionise retail investor engagement

InvestorHub enters UK market, aims to revolutionise retail investor engagement

InvestorHub has officially launched its services in the UK today, aiming to enhance how companies listed on the London Stock Exchange engage with their retail investors and boost liquidity.

Westpac appoints Promontory to conduct review after its massive money laundering accusation

Westpac has appointed Promontory to conduct an external accountability and financial crime program review, following the bank’s numerous money laundering accusations.

Broadridge launches Dashboard tool to demystify ESG ratings

Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched an ESG Dashboard in a bid to help companies better understand and monitor their ESG ratings.

CFTC cancels open meeting due to coronavirus scares

The American Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cancelled an open meeting due to take place on March 19 in response to recently issued guidance from the Office of Management and Budget and the President’s emergency declaration regarding COVID-19.

News Stories

Uniqkey secures €5.35m to fortify SME cybersecurity across Europe

Uniqkey, the Denmark-based cybersecurity firm, has successfully secured €5.35m in funding to expand its robust cybersecurity solutions across Europe.

FCA urges banks to boost accessibility of basic bank accounts

The FCA is urging banks, building societies, and payment firms to enhance their efforts in making basic bank accounts more accessible.

Betashares’ $198m deals the only bright spot as Australian FinTech investment more than halves

Key Australian FinTech investment stats in Q2 2024: Australian FinTech funding in the second quarter dropped by 73% YoY Average deal size dropped from...
Irish InsurTech Blink Parametric and MAWDY, a global insurance, reinsurance and services company, have teamed up to expand their real-time travel assistance service across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Blink Parametric partners with MAWDY to expand real-time travel assistance across Sub-Saharan Africa

Irish InsurTech Blink Parametric and MAWDY, a global insurance, reinsurance and services company, have teamed up to expand their real-time travel assistance service across Sub-Saharan Africa.

From threat to prevention: Addressing the surge in global sextortion scams

Sextortion is rapidly becoming a significant online threat, especially to teenagers, predominantly teenage boys.

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