Institutional Investment & Trading

SoftBank invests in GBM to accelerate democratisation of investments in Mexico

Investment platform in the Mexican stock market Grupo Bursátil Mexicano (GBM)secured up to $150m investment from SoftBank.

Broadridge to enhance portfolio management through latest acquisition

Portfolio solution developer Broadridge Financial Solutions has acquired ClearStructure, a developer of management solutions for investors.

Viva Republica has been granted preliminary licence to operate as mobile brokerage

South Korean peer-to-peer money transfer company Viva Republica is one step closer to becoming the nation’s second FinTech company allowed to operate a platform-based brokerage service.

Why the 46 FinTech rounds from last week are exciting for stock trading and...

With Trade Republic netting $900m and four startups earning the horn among 46 rounds, last week proved to be a great week in terms of FinTech investment, particularly for stock trading apps enterprises.

NewAlpha seals ?56m close of France-focused FinTech fund

NewAlpha Asset Management has a closed ?56m vehicle, which it claims is the first venture capital fund solely dedicated to French FinTech investments.

FinMkt partners with Persistent to provide banks with digital lending solutions

Point of sale (POS) financing SaaS provider FinMkt has teamed up with global solutions company Persistent.

Sweden-based Savr closes $6m investment round

Sweden-based digital financial platform Savr has reportedly collected SEK 50m ($6m) in funding.

Clear Street hits $1.7bn valuation after first VC funding round

Clear Street, which claims to be building better access to capital markets, has scored a $165m Series B to accelerate the launch of its platform.

Aquiline eyes InsurTech after closing debut early-stage fund above target

Financial services-focused New York buyout house Aquiline Capital has beaten its target for its first fund dedicated to early and growth-stage dealmaking.

Delio said to collect £1m in latest funding round

UK-based Delio has reportedly netted £1m in its latest funding round, which was led by the Development Bank of Wales.

News Stories

Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz, which specialises in improving access to credit for consumers purchasing vehicles, has secured a $100m warehouse facility with Mizuho Americas. 
RegTech

How Muinmos has had a front-row seat to the RegTech revolution

As it prepares to turn 12, Danish RegTech firm Muinmos has witnessed the sector evolve rapidly since its inception. With more eyes on it...
As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.

Should insurers invest in becoming an IT organisation?

As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.
Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.

Aviva to enhance cyber insurance offering through new partnership

Aviva, a leading insurance provider, and RiskEye, a digital risk management specialist, have joined forces to enhance Aviva's cyber insurance offering.
ISSB

ISSB launches groundbreaking digital sustainability taxonomy

The ISSB has announced the publication of its much-anticipated IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy).

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