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HSBC Qatar introduces mobile payments service in banking digitisation push

HSBC Qatar has unveiled a new mobile payments and collections service for its customers as it continues its investment into digitising banking services.

UK seen as an attractive market for cryptoasset exposure, Nickel survey finds

A survey by Nickel Digital Asset Management has found the UK has become one of the most appealing markets for hedge fund managers that focus on crypto and digital assets.

FBI finds cybercrime group has targeted US firms since November last year

The FBI has discovered that the OnePercent ransomware gang has been actively targeting US organisations since November 2020 as a ransomware affiliate.

US teams with Singapore to tackle cybersecurity, sustainable finance challenges

The US and Singaporean governments have entered into a new cooperation agreement to partner in the key areas of cybersecurity, the economy and the climate.

Sagicor launches digital engagement solution through Life.io partnership

Barbadian financial and insurance business Sagicor has launched a digital engagement platform through a partnership with customer engagement firm Life.io.

Tysers unveils new cloud-based policy consolidation platform

Global insurance broker Tysers who launched TConnect, an insurance platform that is designed to consolidate processes and automate the life cycle of a policy.

Alerzo bags $10.5m in Nosara-led Series A

Nigerian FinTech Alerzo has raised $10.5m from a Series A funding round led by Nosara Capital.

Indonesian financial authority unveils digital banking regulatory framework

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a regulatory framework for digital banks in its updated commercial banking regulations.

Hong Kong’s SFC introduces climate risk requirements for fund managers

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will require fund managers to take climate-related risks into consideration in their future investment and risk management processes.

Zepz looks to new geographies following $292m Series E

UK cross-border payments platform Zepz has secured $292m from a Series E funding round that has pushed its valuation up to $5bn.

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Almost $1bn raised across all FinTech funding rounds this week

Up to $998m was raised across all the funding rounds reported on by FinTech Global this week, slightly missing out on hitting $1bn. The biggest...
How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

Responding to governance events such as audits, investigations, and e-discovery has become increasingly complex with the adoption of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technologies.
Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.
Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.
Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.

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