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Hostaway secures $175m in record-breaking funding round in the vacation rental sector

Hostaway, a distinguished player in the vacation rental software and management system arena, has announced a colossal capital raise of $175m.
Chaucer Insurance, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has joined forces with Gabriel, a Tel Aviv-based technology company, to introduce a pioneering insurance product designed specifically for mass shooting events.

Chaucer Insurance partners with Israeli tech firm to introduce pioneering insurance offering

Chaucer Insurance, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has joined forces with Gabriel, a Tel Aviv-based technology company, to introduce a pioneering insurance product designed specifically for mass shooting events.

Neofy forms partnership with RegTech100 company IDmission

Neofy, a digital financial cloud provider, will improve its KYC, AML and identity capabilities through a partnership with IDmission, a biometric security and authentication software solution.

ForgePoint Capital most active cybersecurity-focused investor in 2020

ForgePoint Capital is the most active sector-focused cybersecurity investor in 2020, having deployed over $100m into companies.
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Financial wellness platform Northstar scores $24.4m

Northstar, a financial wellness benefit platform, has secured $24.4m in a funding round led by GGV Capital.

Russian billionaire losses legal battle against Nordic banks who refused his business

One of Vladimir Putin’s besties has lost a lawsuit against four Nordic banks who refused to do business with him.
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Saudi Arabia-based group savings FinTech Hakbah nets $2m

Hakbah, a Saudi Arabia-based FinTech savings platform, has secured $2m in its pre-Series A funding round, as it looks to bolster its presence in the country.

Rupifi said to raise $1m in debt and equity

Buy now, pay later platform Rupifi has reportedly collected $1m in a funding round comprised of debt and equity.
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Atom bank pulls in £149m in latest round

UK-based challenger bank Atom bank has pulled in £149m in its latest round led by BBVA and Toscafund.
Silence Laboratories secures $4.1m to bolster privacy in collaborative computing

Silence Laboratories secures $4.1m to bolster privacy in collaborative computing

Silence Laboratories, a trailblazer in the realm of privacy-preserving collaborative computing, has successfully closed an additional funding round of $4.1m.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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