Banking Infrastructure

EBA publishes findings of EU-wide bank climate risk exercise

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published the findings from its first EU-wide pilot exercise on banks’ exposures to climate risk.

Blockchain unicorn Figure Technologies hits $3.2bn valuation after Series D close

Figure Technologies, which designed blockchain technology platforms for financial services, has hit a $3.2bn valuation after closing its Series D.

Deutsche Bank bolsters Asia presence with Singapore ESG centre

Deutsche Bank has revealed it is establishing an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Centre of Excellence (COE) in Singapore.

BNPL firm Sunbit secures unicorn status following $130m Series D

California-headquartered buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Sunbit has achieved unicorn status after a $130m Series D brought its value up to $1.1bn.

Planet launches integrated digital payments service across Europe

Irish payments company Planet has introduced an integrated digital payments service for multinational companies across Europe.

Uncapped lands $80m from Spotify investor Lakestar to offer startups wider banking services

UK-based startup which provides funding to startups without taking equity Uncapped raised an $80m funding round to launch a suite of banking services tailored for tech-driven companies.

Chinese associations call for crypto crackdown citing safety concerns

Three Chinese associations have called for a complete ban on financial institutions and payment firms providing cryptocurrency services to customers.

ECB warns banks instant payment levies are hindering uptake

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a warning to banks that charges levied for instant payments are proving a barrier to uptake.

Modularbank, Veriff partner to bolster ID verification and KYC capabilities

Estonian core banking provider Modularbank has teamed with identity verification software company and compatriot Veriff to boost its compliance and know-your-customer (KYC) offering.

Temenos strengthens money transfer capabilities with Wise alliance

Swiss banking technology firm Temenos will be able to offer money transfers on its platform following an agreement with FinTech juggernaut Wise.

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AffiniPay secures strategic investment from Genstar Capital to bolster FinTech innovations

AffiniPay secures strategic investment from Genstar Capital to bolster FinTech innovations

AffiniPay, a leader in practice management software and integrated payments, announced a new investment chapter as Genstar Capital joins its roster of backers.
Slope secures $65m in strategic funding to enhance B2B payments platform

Slope secures $65m in strategic funding to enhance B2B payments platform

Slope, a pioneering B2B payments platform, has recently secured a substantial $65m in a combined equity and debt funding round led by J.P. Morgan.
Wamo achieves dual milestone: $5m funding and EMI license acquisition

Wamo achieves dual milestone: $5m funding and EMI license acquisition

Wamo, a pioneering FinTech firm, has announced a significant milestone in its journey, having successfully secured a $5m investment along with an EMI license.
Province secures strategic capital from Trivest Partners to fuel expansion and innovation

Province secures strategic capital from Trivest Partners to fuel expansion and innovation

Province, a nationally recognized leader in restructuring and financial advisory, announced today a significant capital investment from Trivest Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the middle market.

How modern firms can adapt to off-channel communication rules

In the modern interconnected business landscape, the proliferation of communication platforms demands that companies vigilantly monitor and manage various communication channels. According to ACA Group,...

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