BearingPoint to create RegTech juggernaut with Vizor Software acquisition
BearingPoint RegTech has signed an agreement to purchase global tech firm Vizor Software for an undisclosed fee subject to regulatory approvals.
Checkout.com expands Estonia footprint with Icefire acquisition
Payments solutions provider Checkout.Com has purchased Estonian software development firm Icefire for an undisclosed fee.
ECB: Digital euro will be a complement to cash, not a replacement
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has claimed that despite the growth in digital currency, there is still a huge demand for physical cash.
Pension provider Collegia snares £500k in funding prior to full launch
UK-based pension provider Collegia has secured £500k in funding ahead of its launch in the UK later this month.
United Fintech unveils advisory board to help steer firm to global expansion
United Fintech has appointed its Advisory Board with the aim of driving the company towards further global expansion.
People Bank of China set to begin green finance evaluation of major banks
The People Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it will begin quarterly assessments of the green finance performance of 24 major Chinese banks starting 1 July this year.
ABN AMRO develops instant payment tool for gig economy workers
Dutch bank ABN AMRO has created an instant payments service for flexible workers in the gig economy market.
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.
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.