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What’s going on in the Nordic challenger bank scene?

Neobanks in the Nordics may have had a slow start, but things may soon be about to change.
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Kreditech pulls in another $11m for data-driven credit scores

Kreditech, a German data analytics startups focused on credit and banking services, is taking on an additional €10m ($11m) for its Series C round.

CredPal raises $1.5m to scale the platform

Nigerian FinTech CredPal has secured $1.5m in funding to build the "American Express of Africa".

Nova Credit nets $50m in equity round

Nova Credit, a cross-border consumer credit reporting company, has netted $50m in an equity financing round.

Square is testing short-term small loans through its Cash App.

Payment solutions provider Square is trialling a small and short-term loan feature in its Cash App.

Anyfin investigated by Swedish Consumer Agency again

FinTech Anyfin has found itself in the Swedish Consumer Agency's crosshairs again after two new commercials possibly broke the law.

ESMA publishes framework for fourth central counterparty stress test

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the framework for the fourth version of its Stress Test for Central Counterparties (CCPs).

Neobanks and InsurTech startups among the 23 FinTechs raising money last week

Challenger banks and InsurTech ventures stood out among the 23 FinTech companies that successfully raised money last week.

Goldman Sachs lends $125m to Mercado Credito as Latin American FinTech investments are booming

E-commerce giant MercadoLibre's credit unit Mercado Credito has strengthened its financial muscles thanks to a $125m loan from investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Another 12 FinTech startups coming out of Y Combinator this year

From automated background checks to cryptocurrency banks, Y Combinator’s second demo day for its latest batch presented a dozen new enterprises to look out for.

News Stories

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.

Transforming customer experience in insurance claims handling

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.
2024

What are the key governance, risk and compliance trends in 2024?

In ViClarity’s recent annual GRC trends report, the company focused on the key trends which are impacting many industries throughout 2024.
Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix to elevate real-time benefits administration. 

Pacific Life and Selerix join forces for real-time benefits administration

Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix, a comprehensive benefits administration platform.
UK

Liz Oakes, Carolyn Wilkins appointed to key roles on UK Financial Policy Committee

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC), pivotal in shaping UK financial policies, has welcomed Liz Oakes as a new external member and confirmed Carolyn Wilkins...
Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance names new deputy CEO

Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

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