German regulator boss sacked over Wirecard transactions
Head of German audit regulator Apas has been dismissed with immediate effect after disclosing that he'd been trading with Wirecard stocks when the company was being audited earlier in 2020.
bolt teams up with Chat Mobility for device protection solutions
InsurTech bolt has partnered with Chat Mobility, a regional wireless carrier in Iowa, to bring a device protection solution to the US.
Arizona to end investigations into ESG investing practices
Arizona will no longer investigate banks and other financial institutions over ESG investing practices, according to the state’s new Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Viva Republica hits $2.2bn valuation after closing a $64m Series F round
The South Korean developer of mobile finance platform toss has closed a $64m Series F round. This brings Viva Republica’s valuation past the $2.2bn valuation mark.
Australian Airwallex is raising more money as $18.2m of its funds remains frozen in...
Airwallex, the Australian real-time payment unicorn, has confirmed that it is raising new investments as $18.2m of its funds remain frozen in Hong Kong due to alleged fraud.
Peak6 InsurTech set to expand US market footprint with We Insure acquisition
Peak6 InsurTech, the insurance operations subsidiary of Peak6, has signed an agreement to purchase insurance franchise firm We Insure for an undisclosed fee.
POS developer Appetize nets $20m in round led by Shamrock
Point-of-Sale solution developer Appetize has closed a $20m Series B funding round led by Shamrock Capital Advisors.
BCG, Doconomy collaborate to champion climate tech for financial entities
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Doconomy, a prominent climate technology provider, have announced a pivotal strategic partnership.
Sybrin and IPQS link to revolutionise onboarding with enhanced security measures
Sybrin, an enterprise software solutions firm, has entered into a partnership with IPQS, a provider of real-time fraud prevention solutions.
OneTrust secures $5.1bn valuation on the back of $300m
Data compliance company OneTrust has almost doubled its valuation for a second time this year on the back of a $300m Series C round pushing it past the $5.1bn mark.