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How did Singapore beat China to become Asia’s biggest FinTech investment destination?

Singapore is hotbed for FinTech innovation that has overtaken China as the biggest investment destination in the region. However, its leadership position is far from certain.

Online lending app Moneybaba receives funding to support growth in Africa

Online lending platform for emerging markets Moneybaba has closed a ?major investmentfrom EMEA Capital and Duet Group.

PayPal co-founder Max Levchin’s new company Affirm is apparently raising $1.5bn

The company may have raised a massive $300m Series F round in April, but it seems as if Affirm is reportedly looking to fill its coffers with another $1.5bn.

How Carbon overcame the challenges of setting up a FinTech startup to support Nigeria’s...

Nigeria is at the centre of Africa’s FinTech revolution. Native Carbon aims to play a pivotal role in creating a thriving ecosystem where men and women have access to financial services.

Capcito Finance secures $7.6m to support international growth

Capcito Finance, a Swedish FinTech which automates loans and financing to businesses, has secured SEK 74m ($7.6m) in funding.

Stripe releases new financing service for internet businesses

Payments processor Stripe has released a new service aimed at improving the access to capital for internet businesses.

Kredivo closes $20m in credit line to support growth in Indonesia

Kredivo, an Indonesia-based digital credit platform, has collected $20m in a new debt line to support its growth in the country.

LendingPoint pulls in $250m credit facility from Guggenheim Securities

Online lending platform LendingPoint has received a $250m credit facility from Guggenheim Securities.

Tala grabs $110m in Series D funding round led by RPS Ventures

US-based digital lending company Tala has closed a $110m Series D round to help three billion underbanked adults get a loan.

Commercial loan FinTech Blooma has grabbed $2.75m in a new seed round

San Diego-based Blooma has closed a new funding round led by Floodgate, the early stage venture capital investor.

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Salt Bank selects Napier AI to enhance AML compliance for Romania’s first digital bank

Salt Bank selects Napier AI to enhance AML compliance for Romania’s first digital bank

Napier AI, a London-based RegTech specialising in financial crime compliance, has partnered with Salt Bank, the first Romanian neobank and the fastest-growing in Southeastern Europe.
FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming the final rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.
Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava, a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, has announced its partnership with Finexos, an AI-powered credit risk and analytics platform.
DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company specialising in emerging markets and foreign exchange liquidity, has partnered with Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, based in Dubai.
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation, a leader in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has appointed Nynke Postma, the founder and former CEO of Blacksmith KYC, as the new...

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