FinTech News

Peer-to-peer currency exchange marketplace CurrencyFair has closed €8m in a new round of funding. The capital comes from existing backers Octopus Ventures and Frontline Ventures.

Capital One is acquiring price tracking startup Paribus in an undisclosed deal. The deal follows the banks’ previous acquisition of startups including Bundle, Level Money and Adaptive Path.

Swiss insurtech startup Anivo is striking a partnership with the state railway company (SBB) that will bring as many as 35,0000 railway workers onto the platform.

CloudPay is partnering with Indian enterprise software maker Ramco Systems to bring cloud-based payroll systems to more multinational organisations.

CUneXus, a consumer lending automation solution, has raised $5m in a Series A round.

Irish financial technology provider FEXCO is partnering with Manila-based Electronic Network Cash Tellers (ENCASH) to bring mobile cash withdrawals to the Philippines.

Remitware Payments has raised $1m in funding from a lengthy list of angel investors across the US, UK and India.

Money Forward has raised $11m in a Series D round led by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and Mizuho Capital’s FinTech fund.

Banking giant Santander’s UK operation is partnering with alternative financing site Crowdfunder to provide £200,000 to community projects through the bank’s Changemaker Fund.

The capital comes from NewAlpha Asset Management and Oddo & Cie and takes the total raised by the Paris-based company to more than $13m.