API developer Okra closes seed round on $3.5m
Okra, which stylises itself as Africa’s open finance API, has closed its seed round on $3.5m.
Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform
Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.
MYPINPAD enters Australian market with AusPayNet certification
Payment solutions provider MYPINPAD has expanded its presence into Australia after it received certification from the Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet).
US eyes greater cyber influence with new Cyber Diplomacy Act bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would create a cyber diplomacy office at the US State Department and boost US influence in global cyberspace.
Avaloq, Adviscent partner to accelerate financial services transformation
Zurich-based WealthTech100 firm Avaloq has entered a partnership with compatriot FinTech Adviscent to provide smart content solutions for wealth managers and private banks.
Fraud prevention platform Sift gains unicorn status after netting $50m
Digital trust startup Sift Science raised $50m in new funding with the aim to continue expanding its product portfolio.
The Tifin Group nabs $22m in funding from JPMorgan, Morningstar and Broadridge
FinTech platform The Tifin Group raised $22m in Series B funding from JP Morgan and others with the aim to become a one-stop shop for wealth and asset management.
WeWork expands financial flexibility through cryptocurrency collaboration
UK flexible space provider WeWork has revealed it will begin accepting payment in select cryptocurrencies after entering a partnership with BitPay and Coinbase.
UK bank 3S Money raises £3m to boost hiring, business expansion
UK banking platform 3S Money has raised £3m from a Series B funding round and has hit a £40m valuation.
FCA to introduce ‘regulatory nursery’ to boost FinTech oversight
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it will launch a ‘regulatory nursery’ for new FinTech companies in autumn of this year.