Sector Updates

FCA calls for more tech experts to take the fight to fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it is looking for a ‘significant number’ of tech experts as it looks to invest in data usage to prevent online fraud.

Hawksoft boosts client relationship capabilities with Levitate

Oregon-based insurance technology developer Hawksoft, and its partner Levitate, have launched a two-way API integration for users of both platforms.

Asian insurance market represents an opportunity, according to Everest Insurance

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, has entered the Asian market following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

System 9 rakes in $5.7m Series A

System 9, a digital asset market-making firm focused on alt-coins, has raised $5.7m from a Series A funding round.

Playter is second B2B BNPL FinTech company to raise capital this week

B2B buy now pay later platform Playter has reportedly collected $55m in funding, which was mixed with debt and equity.

“Easy as pie” Pie Insurance expands coverage

Pie Insurance, an InsurTech specialising in workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses, has expanded its footprint to Alabama and Oregon in the US.

Bike insurance startup Laka nabs Series A ahead of European expansion

Bicycle insurance startup Laka has netted $13.5m in its Series A funding round as it gears up for European expansion.

Novidea commits to London as centre of global growth

Novidea, the creator of the cloud-native, data-driven platform that aims to optimise the entire insurance policy distribution lifecycle, has opened offices in the City of London.

FinTech giving access to earned wages Tapcheck scores Series A

Tapcheck, which develops employee financial wellness and earned wage access services, has scored $20m in its Series A funding round.

Raisin Bank to enter payments market through new acquisition

Raisin Bank, a German banking-as-a-service company, is set to enter the payments sector after agreeing to buy a unit of Bankhaus August Lenz.

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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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