Tech-for-good VC Bethnal Green Ventures acquired by pension asset manager Connected
The UK's Bethnal Green Ventures has been bought by socially conscious asset manager Connected Asset Management in a deal that will allow tech for good startups to tap into the financial heft of pension funds.
Crown Agents Bank introduces new pensions management tool
Crown Agents Bank has launched Empower Pensions, a new end-to-end pensions management platform.
Novus bags FCA approval to launch sustainable banking app
UK FinTech Novus has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to launch as a company later this year.
Token driving UK open banking payments expansion, research finds
Market share statistics by CMA9 – the nine largest UK banks – has found open banking platform Token is driving the adoption of open banking payments in the country.
US Senate report finds government agencies failing to improve cyber posture
A report published by US Senate Committee has found only one of eight federal agencies showed improvements in strengthening their cybersecurity programs.
MTN, Sanlam partner to expand insurance cover offering in Africa
South African telecommunications giant MTN has teamed with financial services business Sanlam to provide insurance products to subscribers of MTN in Africa.
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.
VIVA Finance bags $6.2m Series A to expand US presence
Atlanta-based FinTech VIVA Finance has secured $6.2m in Series A funding to scale its geographical and marketing presence in the United States.
Zeidler bolsters workforce with new senior business development hire
Zeidler Group has appointed Alexandra Milongo to the role of senior business development manager.
InsurTech bolttech names CEO for Europe
Singapore-based InsurTech bolttech has appointed Dr. Jens Schädler as chief executive officer (CEO), Europe.