Sector Updates

As the Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out across the globe, FinTech companies are torn between continuing the remote work strategy and switching back to the traditional form of working. But analysts opine the sector will evolve to a hybrid model.

As the wealth management industry continues to become more competitive, the need to establish your company as the go-to wealth manager becomes ever more vital.

Blockchain platform BTL Group has raised C$15.3m ($12m) in brokered and non-brokered placements.

Chinese tech powerhouse Ant Financial has filed for what could be the biggest initial public offering ever, which could see the company raise $30bn.

RegTech company Quantifind, prides itself on its commitment to delivering high quality risk intelligence solutions. As part of this, the company recently introduced new product features and functionalities at the start of this year, marking a significant advancement in its capabilities. 

Hawk AI, a software developer for issuers, banks, FinTechs and payment firms, has joined the Visa Fintech Partner Connect program.

Solana Pay has revealed that it has entered a new partnership with Shopify that will see the organisation become available to millions more businesses.

Wayne Byres is the chairman of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and has just urged the country’s financial services leaders to step up and take responsibility for their actions.

RegTech100 company Theta Lake has joined Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator to help its innovation and growth efforts.

SIFI, a Saudi Arabia-based FinTech company, has closed its pre-seed round on an undisclosed amount.