Banking Infrastructure

Stavvy pulls in $40m Series A, teams with Flagstar to boost Covid-19 loan relief

US FinTech Stavvy has secured $40m from a Series A financing round led by Morningside Technology Ventures.

Enfuce partners with Bud to bring its carbon tracking engine to UK

Finnish FinTech Enfuce has entered a collaboration with UK open banking firm Bud to bring the former’s carbon tracking engine to the UK market.

Robinhood, CRED-backed teen focused neobank FamPay cashes in $38m from Elevation, Sequoia Capital

Teen-focused fintech startup FamPay raised $38m in a Series A funding round, led by Elevation Capital and major participation from existing investor Sequoia Capital India.

Rapyd to acquire payments firm Valitor for $100m

US payments network Rapyd is set to purchase Icelandic company Valitor from Arion Bank in a $100m deal.

Cardless scoops $40m to help more brands launch custom credit cards

San Francisco-based Cardless, developer of a platform for sports teams and other brands to create branded credit cards, raised $40m in a Series B funding round led by Activant Capital.

Santander initiates cash management app roll-out in the UK

Santander has started the roll-out of its CashFlow Manager app for businesses in the UK market.

Papaya Global snares $250m in Insight Partners-led Series D

Workforce management platform Papaya Global has raised $250m from a Series D funding round led by Insight Partners and Tiger Global.

How WealthTech innovation is driving the rise of the neo-broker

A recent blogpost by Currencycloud has scrutinised how innovation in the WealthTech market is driving the rise of the neo-broker in wealth management.

Saudi FinTech sector records $347m in new investment over last 12 months

A recent report by FinTech Saudi has found how Saudi Arabia’s FinTech market has seen a 37% hike in new companies with investment exceeding SAR$1.3bn ($347m).

Ozow lands funding in a bid to provide innovative payment solutions

South African FinTech startup Ozow has raised $48m in Series B funding, led by internet and technology company Tencent.

News Stories

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.

$140m BlueVoyant deal steals headlines in this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.
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The role of AML and transaction monitoring

In a world where opportunities for financial crime lurk in every corner, the need for strong AML and transaction monitoring practices are vital.
In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.

The four pillars shaping the future of risk management

In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.
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The future of financial compliance: Agile management through automation

The landscape of financial regulations is ever-changing, posing a significant challenge for compliance in the financial services industry.
The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

Why CDR matters for London market brokers

The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

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