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Playbook

Personal finance app Playbook snares $7m in Series A

Playbook, a California-based personal finance app focused on Gen Z and Millennials, has secured $7m in a Series A funding haul.
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BNP Paribas acquires neo bank Compte-Nickel

BNP Paribas is set to acquire a 95% stake in neo-banking startup Compte-Nickel’s parent company Financière des Paiements Électroniques.

Data-powered InsurTech Riskwolf closes its first funding round

Riskwolf, which turns real-time data into insurance, has reportedly collected €685,000 in its first external funding round.

Cyberattack simulation startup AttackIQ reels in $44m to fuel global growth

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) systems provider AttackIQ raised $44m in Series C funding, bringing the total raised by the company to approximately $79m.

Tala scores $30m for emerging market financial services

Credit scoring and lending startup Tala has picked up more than $30m in a Series B round led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).
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SlicePay said to secure $2m Series A

Credit lending platform, SlicePay has reportedly received a $2m Series A round from japan-based Das Capital and Simile Venture Partners.
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Vouch and StartupOS to bring insurance solutions to startups

Vouch, an insurance provider re-thinking business insurance for the technology industry, has partnered with StartupOS to bring insurance to early-stage startups.

ESMA releases final MiFID II and MIFIR market data obligations report

The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its final report on MiFID II and MiFIR obligations concerning market data.

FCA issues guidance to firms on hybrid working challenges

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new guidance to businesses operating remote or hybrid working models.
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Aquiline to focus on InsurTech, FinTech with new fund

Aquiline Capital Partners, a mid-market firm investing in the financial services sector, has launched a new Technology Growth Fund.

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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