The FCA to boost confidence in consumers around investing, with new regulation likely

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a new strategy that is designed to improve the confidence consumers have to invest, with more regulations likely.

Pandemic fuels $13.4bn in InsurTech investment since 2020 as the insurance industry is being...

Funding in 2021 is on pace for a new record driven by large deals over $50m

Mox, Mastercard team to launch new tool to simplify card payment process

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a new tool that allows Mox users to flip between spending on an all-in-one debit and credit card.

Klarna backer launches new VC enterprise to fill seed funding gap

The co-founder of European VC Atomico Mattias Ljungman has launched Moonfire Ventures – a VC aimed at providing seed stage funding for FinTechs among others.

Auto repair management platform Fixico extends Series A by ?5m

Fixico, which offers a digital car repair management platform, has extended its Series A round by ?5m, bringing the round total to ?12m.

Lending platform KreditBee said to net $75m in its Series C round

India-based online lending platform KreditBee has reportedly scored $75m in its Series C round.

Tamara secures $6m in new investment round as buy now pay later industry is...

Saudi Arabia-based startup Tamara has secured $6m of seed capital on the back of increased activity in the buy now pay later sector.

Lendeavor rebrands to Provide after the close of its latest funding round

Lendeavor, which offers finance options for healthcare practices, has rebranded to Provide and closed a $34m Series A and B round to support its growth.

Hydrogen Technology Corporation receives investment from EML Payments

The Hydrogen Technology Corporation, which builds embedded finance and international payments software, has received an investment from EML Payments.

Laika closes its equity financing round on $10m

Information security and compliance-as-a-service platform Laika has closed an equity financing round on $10m.

News Stories

LendingClub reveals the strain of seasonal expenses on US financial health

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, and PYMNTS Intelligence have partnered to shed light on the financial challenges faced by US consumers.
Praxent

Robin Smith takes on Chief Revenue Officer role at Praxent

Praxent, a financial services digital consultancy, has expanded its leadership by ushering in Robin Smith as Chief Revenue Officer. Smith, an enthusiast of FinTech and...
ESMA

ESMA shifts focus: Navigating the digital and green transitions in 2024

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently unveiled its work programme for 2024.
This week saw the FinTech sector flounder compared to seven days ago, as the space failed to meet the $1bn mark in deals completed.

FinTech sector drops this week with only 24 deals

This week saw the FinTech sector flounder compared to seven days ago, as the space failed to meet the $1bn mark in deals completed.
SEC

SEC reviews Scope 3 emissions in upcoming climate disclosure rules

The U.S. SEC has received feedback against the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in their proposed climate disclosure rule.

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