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PayTech Currencycloud set to be acquired by Visa in $700m deal

Visa has entered an agreement to purchase cross-border payments technology provider Currencycloud for a total of $700m.
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Virtual assistant platform Boost AI nets $5m Series A

Virtual assistant platform Boost AI AS has closed a $5m Series A funding round led by Alliance Venture.
BankProv has partnered with financial crime effectiveness testing platform Cable, in a bid to enhance its financial crime compliance program.

BankProv partners with Cable to bolster its financial crime compliance program

BankProv has partnered with financial crime effectiveness testing platform Cable, in a bid to enhance its financial crime compliance program.

ICO reopens its regulatory sandbox

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has reopened its regulatory sandbox to help companies develop new products by using personal data in a safe way.

FBI warns US agriculture sector of increased ransomware risk

The FBI has alerted food and agriculture businesses to be prepared for potential ransomware attacks during planting and harvest seasons.
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Web3 technology platform Nefta rakes in $5m seed

Nefta, a company focused on the Web3 space, has scored $5m in a seed funding round headed by Play Ventures.

Scalable Capital offers new fixed-term deposits opportunities through Raisin deal

Digital wealth management company Scalable Capital will expand its product range with fixed-term deposits through new collaboration with Raisin.

Starling Bank scoops up UK-based buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages in a £50m deal

British digital bank Starling has acquired specialist buy-to-let mortgage lender Fleet Mortgages in a £50m cash and share deal.
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France-based Lydia secures €13m funding led by CNP Assurances

France-based mobile payments platform Lydia has secured €13m in financing led by CNP Assurances.
Nuvalaw lands $3m funding to revolutionise P&C insurance claims resolution

Nuvalaw lands $3m funding to revolutionise P&C insurance claims resolution

LegalTech Nuvalaw, the multi-award-winning claims resolution platform that specialises in online negotiation and arbitration of P&C insurance claims, has announced a successful raise of $3m in a pre-series A financing round.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
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Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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