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Timex teams with FinTechs to unveil range of contactless payment watches

Watchmaker Timex has partnered with Visa, Tappy and J.P Morgan subsidiary Chase to launch watch straps that can be used to conduct contactless payments.

Airbase snares $60m in Menlo Ventures-backed Series B raise

US spend software startup Airbase has secured $60m from a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures.

Credit Sesame secures $51m to bolster financial platform, tackle credit inequality

Credit Sesame has raked in $51m of funding to launch new AI-driven services to help consumers secure easier access to credit and banking services.

SIMON unveils Nationwide as newest member of its InsurTech marketplace

SIMON Annuities and Insurance Services have added insurance and financial services business Nationwide as the newest carrier in its InsurTech Marketplace.

Chubb develops Pay-As-You-Roam travel insurance service

Swiss property and casualty insurance firm Chubb has revealed it is creating a Pay-As-You-Roam (PAYR) travel insurance service.

Car insurance app Noblr to be acquired by USAA

Insurance provider USAA is set to acquire US behaviour-based car insurance company Noblr for an undisclosed fee.

Embroker secures $100m Series C to expand business insurance offering

Digital insurance company Embroker has raised $100m from a Series C funding round led by FTV Capital.

RegTech Castlepoint looks toward global expansion following $3m Series A

Australian compliance software specialist Castlepoint Systems has completed a $3m Series A funding round led by Main Sequence.

Virgin Money teams with 9Spokes to aid business banking development

Virgin Money has partnered with New Zealand-based FinTech company 9Spokes to help support the development of the former’s business banking proposition.

Enfuce partners with Bud to bring its carbon tracking engine to UK

Finnish FinTech Enfuce has entered a collaboration with UK open banking firm Bud to bring the former’s carbon tracking engine to the UK market.

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The rise of deep fakes: Understanding the technology and its implications

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Meta hit with $102m EU fine over password security breach

Meta has been fined $102m by the Irish DPC for not encrypting user passwords, marking another penalty for the company.
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Key strategies to maximize efficiency in AML case management

In today's rapidly evolving FinTech landscape, the capacity to effectively manage a growing volume of financial transactions is paramount, particularly with the rise in digital transactions.
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FTSE Russell unveils new climate-focused fixed income indices

FTSE Russell has unveiled two indices designed to assist investors in fulfilling their climate commitments and enhancing sustainability.
Visa

Visa expands AI fraud detection capabilities with Featurespace acquisition

Visa has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Featurespace, a developer of real-time AI payments protection technology.

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