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Digital payments are becoming more popular ECB research shows

Cash may still be king, but new research from the European Central Bank shows digital payments are becoming more popular.

Luxembourg grants PingPong authorisation as electronic money institution

FinTech unicorn PingPong has been granted a licence to operate as an electronic money institution by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg.

SEC accuses New Yorker of $2.1m fraud operating out of at least two boiler...

The US' top financial market regulator has filed a complaint in federal court for the Eastern District of New York, accusing a New Yorker of conducting a $2.1m fraud out of at least two boiler rooms over six months in 2018 and 2019.

SEC awards more than $6m to whistleblowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has awarded over $6m to joint whistleblowers whose information and assistance led to the successful enforcement of SEC and related actions.

Nordigen launches free API to solve the European “hot mess” of open banking

Credit scoring startup Nordigen has launched a new open banking API to solve the issue of expensive solutions in the market, taking a swing at companies like Tink and Plaid in the process.

FCA warns firms to be ready for Brexit being completed on New Year’s Day

A City watchdog has warned firms that the Brexit transition period will be over in less than a month's time as the government is still working on a last-minute deal with the EU.

More FinTechs allowed to tap into Singapore’s banking system from February

Singapore's central bank has announced that eligible non-bank financial institutions (NFIs) will have direct access to the banking system’s retail payments infrastructure from February 2021.

Firstminute Capital $111m venture fund backed by several decacorn founders

Investor Firstminute Capital has launched a $111m venture fund backed by a proverbial who's-who list of tech entrepreneurs as it gears up to invest in more European tech startups

Cybersecurity, InsurTech and neobank ventures led the 29 FinTech rounds raised last week

Out of the 29 FinTech funding rounds we reported on last week, cybersecurity companies, InsurTechs and challenger banks were among the clear winners.

These are the 43 Chinese apps that India has banned because of cybersecurity reasons

The Indian government has added to its list of Chinese apps that are banned in the country because of cybersecurity concerns.

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Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea, a leading InsurTech firm known for its cloud-based, data-driven insurance enterprise management platform, has bolstered its presence in the London Market by relocating to a larger office space in the heart of the City of London.
One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

New data reveals the rising prevalence of fraud and security risks, both online and in-store, significantly impacting consumer trust and urging retailers to strengthen security measures across the board.
Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut, the UK-based FinTech giant and licensed European bank, has announced a major milestone, reaching 50m customers globally. Of these, 10m are based in the UK, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in digital banking.
Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in APAC

Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in...

Cloud security company Wiz, recognised as a leader in cloud-native application protection, has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding aims to support Wiz's expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.

FinTech innovator Goodstack bags £22m funding led by General Catalyst

Goodstack, a global SaaS and FinTech platform specialising in embedding purpose into business operations, has successfully closed a £22m Series A funding round.

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