Data & Analytics

KKR investment gives FinTech business OneStream $1bn-plus valuation

Private equity major KKR has given OneStream Software a valuation of more than $1bn by investing in the company through its buyout and growth funds.

Samya.AI collects $6m in round led by Sequoia

Samya.AI, which helps companies improve revenue growth, has collected $6m in its seed round led by Sequoia India.

SwissBorg teams with OpenPayd to bolster financial service suite

Cryptocurrency platform SwissBorg has partnered with payments company OpenPayd to help the former embed a full suite of financial services into its user experience.

Starling secures lender accreditation for UK Recovery Loan Scheme

Starling Bank has received accreditation by the British Business Bank to be a lender under the UK government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).

Lydia teams with Cashbee to establish savings accounts offering

French mobile payments company Lydia has partnered with compatriot FinTech Cashbee to add saving accounts to its platform.

Arex secures €8.8m Series A to speed up UK, Spain rollout

Spanish invoice finance firm Arex Markets has bagged $8.8m in a Series A funding round that has enabled it to accelerate its launch in the UK and Spain.

Direct Line’s CTO reveals the evolution of insurance

The InsurTech industry might evolve to become more personalised to the individual consumer post-pandemic, according to Direct Line CTO Sarah Greasley.

How the pandemic supercharged the growth of the digital signature market

A huge challenge for companies and consumers alike during the pandemic was the inability for business matters to be conducted in-person. As countries globally entered lockdowns, the possibility for wet signatures – a signature commonly done with pen and paper – become almost impossible.
machine learning

Are regulatory constraints hindering machine learning development?

A Bank of England survey has found UK financial companies blame a lack of regulatory clarity and legacy systems for hampering the deployment of machine learning technology.
fintech-news

Dvo1 closes $5.5m Series A round led by OCA

Data analytics platform Dvo1 has closed its Series A funding round on $5.5m, which was led by OCA Ventures.

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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