SME Finance

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.

PayFit has set up shop in the UK to help British businesses with their...

France-based PayFit, the digital payroll provider, has launched in the UK on the back of its latest funding round in June.

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority grants neobank Northmill Swedish banking licence

Having nabbed a Swedish banking licence, neobank Nortmill is gearing up to add saving accounts, cards and payments transfer to its existing customer offering in the near future.

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.

Cerberus Capital Management aquires SME loan provider Axsesstoday

Cerberus Capital Management has acquired a majority-stake in equipment finance solution provider Axsesstoday.

Goldman Sachs is betting on another Latin American FinTech startup: Konfio

Konfio is the name of the Mexican FinTech startup that just secured a credit facility of as much as $100m from Goldman Sachs.

How pay-access apps can ensure compliance as US regulators crack down on the sector

Regulators across several US states are scrutinizing apps that enable employees to access salaries before their pay days.

Kabbage agrees to acquire Radius Intelligence

Kabbage, an online lending platform, has agreed to acquire small business data platform Radius Intelligence.

Mexican FinTech Credijusto collects $42m Series B

Credijusto, a Mexico-based FinTech offering asset-backed loans and equipment leases to SMEs, has collected $42m in its Series B.

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.

News Stories

SME-focused FinTech Wamo bags $5m and broadens European operations

SME-focused FinTech Wamo bags $5m and broadens European operations

Wamo, a pioneering digital business account provider, has recently announced a significant development in its funding and regulatory status.
ReceiptHero raises funding to eliminate paper receipts

ReceiptHero raises funding to eliminate paper receipts

ReceiptHero, a pioneering company in the digital receipts sector, has successfully secured new funding to accelerate its innovative technology.
Gradient AI, an independent provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry, has successfully raised $36m.

Gradient AI raises $36m to advance AI solutions in insurance

Gradient AI, an independent provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry, has successfully raised $36m.
Priceline, the iconic innovator of online travel, and Cover Genius, the InsurTech for embedded protection, have announced a new North American partnership to introduce enhanced travel protection for flights, hotels, rental cars, and packages booked with Priceline.

Priceline and Cover Genius join forces to enhance North American travel protection

Priceline, the iconic innovator of online travel, and Cover Genius, the InsurTech for embedded protection, have announced a new North American partnership to introduce enhanced travel protection for flights, hotels, rental cars, and packages booked with Priceline.
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has announced that Rob Cole has joined the company as chief actuarial officer.

Markel welcomes Rob Cole as new chief actuarial officer

Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has announced that Rob Cole has joined the company as chief actuarial officer.

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