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13 FinTech startups from Y Combinator’s latest batch to take note of

Seed accelerator Y Combinator has just announced its latest batch of startups. And there are some FinTech ventures that piqued our interest.

OneConnect support the launch of two smart lending platforms in Asia

FinTech company OneConnect has teamed up with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Sinar Mas Multi-finance, a subsidiary of Sinar Mas Multiartha, to launch two new lending platforms in South-East Asia.

FlexxPay said to close pre-Series A round

FlexxPay, a startup empowering more control over when employees access their cash, has reportedly closed a new funding round from MEC Ventures.

Sweden’s Anyfin said to close $30m in its Series B

Swedish FinTech platform Anyfin has reportedly secured $30m in its Series B round, which was led by EQT Ventures.

FCA offers new guidance for firms on how to support credit customers affected by...

It's hardly a secret that many people are facing a lot off financial hardship because of the coronavirus. That's why the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) offered more guidance to credit customers affected by the virus.

Artis Technologies secures its first institutional investment round

Artis Technologies, an API solution developer, has closed its seed round on $1.5m, but is looking to raise more capital later in the year.

BizCapital adds $3.55m in new capital

Brazilian FinTech BizCapital has raised $3.55m in a new funding round led by Dutch investor Oikocredit with the participation of the group Wharton Alumni Angels.

Invoice factoring company Factris nets €5m investment

Amsterdam-based Factris has secured a €5m investment from private debt fund Dexteritas.

Why SumUp and Stripe took centrestage among the 41 FinTech investment rounds last week

Of the 41 FinTech investment deals last week, companies in three sectors, in particular, proved to be exceptionally successful as the list of FinTech unicorns continues to grow.

How Latin American startups and InsurTechs stole the show among the 37 FinTech investments...

InsurTech companies continued their winning streak last week among the 37 FinTechs that raised big rounds.

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Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

Unlocking the future of wealth: Strategies for intergenerational wealth transfer in the UAE

The impending great wealth transfer is poised to redefine the financial landscape of the Middle East. Kidbrooke, which offers outcome-driven analytics and data management...

New Zealand’s central bank unveils climate risk management blueprint for finance

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has taken a significant step towards fostering a stable financial system in New Zealand with the publication of a new Guidance aimed at helping regulated entities manage climate risks.

Philippines steps up financial innovation with new payment systems regulations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS),
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FCA cracks down on misleading financial ads on social media

The FCA has issued a clarion call to firms and finfluencers on the imperative of maintaining legality and clarity in their social media advertisements.
How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled its latest advancement in the world of generative AI, Sora. Unlike ChatGPT, its previous revolution in the world of generative AI, Sora allows users to build realistic videos from simple text instructions, potentially providing businesses with another tool to transform operations, such as marketing.

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