Financial Research & Analytics

Jay-Z-backed Ethos bolsters unicorn status with SoftBank investment

US life insurance firm Ethos has secured a $2.7bn valuation after a $100m investment from SoftBank Group.

Earnix picks up $13.5m for financial predictive analytics

Predictive analytics startup aimed at the financial services industry Earnix has raised $13.5m in a new round.

Investment house, Fortune 500 data analytics provider 7Park Data bought by private equity major...

Software-focused buyout major Vista Equity Partners has bought institutional investment data analytics player 7Park Data.

Over half of Millennial, Gen Z Muslims open to adopting Islamic banking

A report by cloud banking platform Mambu has found more than half of young Muslims would adopt Islamic banking if it was more accessible.
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Valor Equity returns for Addepar’s $140m Series D round

Financial operating system Addepar has picked up $140m in its Series D round.

ING spins out analytics platform Katana into its own startup

Dutch banking and financial services company ING has not only spun out Katana, but also contributed to the venture’s new £3m funding round.
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Reuters teams up with Imperial College for FinTech data crunching

Thomson Reuters is partnering with Imperial College London to take on big data challenges in FinTech, as well as the legal world.

Nationwide unveils new bank cards for the blind

Nationwide Building Society has started issuing ‘dot and notch’ embossed and recycled bank cards for its blind customers.

StockViews lands funding for its second investment round

StockViews has picked up funding for its second investment round, from firm including GWC.

Briq reportedly nets $10m in its Series A led by Blackhorn

Briq, which offers financial forecasting for the construction industry, has reportedly netted $10m in its Series A round.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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