Institutional Investment & Trading

GoFundMe launches new free fundraising platform for charities

Charities have just received another way to raise money as GoFundMe rolls out its latest feature.

23 FinTech investment rounds to make the news over the past seven days

Stripe's whooping $600m Series G expansion wasn't the only investment round completed by a FinTech company over the last week.

Crowdcube releases new feature to give late-stage startups an alternative to IPOs

Crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has launched a new product called the Direct Community Offer (DCO), aimed at enabling later-stage startups to raise liquidity for early investors without going public.

Indonesia’s Ajaib Group said to close its Series A on $25m

Investment platform Ajaib Group has reportedly scored a $25m in its Series A funding round, which was led by Horizons Ventures and Alpha JWC.

Why Jay-Z-backed Ethos and crypto-based firms aced among the 40 FinTechs raising money last...

From crypto startups raising millions despite Elon Musk pulling out of the bitcoin frenzy to subscription-based firms capitalising on the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 40 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

The Chainsmokers-backed neobroker Flink inks $57m to disrupt the investment industry in LatAm

Flink, a Mexico City-based neobroker, has raised $57m in a Series B round of funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Credit trading automation software Overbond closes investment from Fitch Ventures

API-based credit trading automation and execution service Overbond has received an investment from Fitch Ventures.

Lunar removes deposit limits and introduce monthly returns

Denmark's 100% digital bank, Lunar, has decided to offer positive interest rates on all types of accounts without any demands for tying up the funds.
The key to financial innovation: Overcoming data aggregation challenges

The key to financial innovation: Overcoming data aggregation challenges

In the ever-evolving world of financial services, the integration and management of diverse financial data stand as a cornerstone for innovation and customer satisfaction.

FinTech startup builder FinLeap nabs ?39m investment

FinTech startup builder FinLeap has nabbed ?39m in funding and opens new headquarters in Berlin.Investors to the round included Signal Iduna, SBI Group, Dutch...

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. 

Download the free AIFinTech100 report

FREE

Download the AIFinTech100 report for 2023 with details on each solution

120,000+ FinTech leaders get exclusive industry stories delivered every week