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.