Rapyd snares $300m Series E to accelerate growth and acquisitions
US payments network Rapyd has secured $300m from a Series E funding round led by Target Global.
Rapyd to acquire payments firm Valitor for $100m
US payments network Rapyd is set to purchase Icelandic company Valitor from Arion Bank in a $100m deal.
Tessian looks toward acceleration following $65m Series C
UK security company Tessian has closed a $65m Series C funding round led by March Capital.
Blockchain tech developer Securrency names CEO
Securrency, a developer of institutional-grade, blockchain-based financial and regulatory technology, has appointed Nadine Chakar as CEO.
Survey finds SFTR is leading to regulatory reporting consolidation
A survey conducted by IHS Markit and Pirum has found over 70% of regulatory respondents plan to consolidate their diverse reporting processes under a single platform.
Veriff rakes in $69m Series B as it eyes US expansion
Estonian identity verification business Veriff has closed a $69m Series B financing round led by IVP and Accel.
Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...
Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.
Cybercrime cases continue to rise as Belgium becomes most recent victim
The company that provides internet services for Belgium’s parliament, government departments, universities and scientific institutions has suffered a cyberattack.
Blockchain startup Libra hires former Siemens chief risk officer
Blockchain and smart contracts company Libra has hired Siemens former chief risk officer (CRO) Dr Gerard Brennan as its director of audit technology.
EU plans to introduce AML authority following financial crime uptick
The European Commission has announced plans to create a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) following a flurry of recent financial crime scandals.