Sector Updates

Ecuador-based Kushki valued at nearly $600m after a Softbank-led $86m Series B

Ecuador’s Kushki raised a $86m round in what it claimed was the highest valuation Series B in LatAm, valuing the 4-year company nearly at $600m.
Digital injection attacks 5-times more common than presentation attacks

Digital injection attacks 5-times more common than presentation attacks

Digital injection attacks, where criminals bypass video biometrics with synthetic imagery, are now five times more common than presentation attacks, i.e. wearing a mask or showing a photo.   
EcoVadis

Business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis unveils Carbon Heatmap

EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings, has added the Carbon Heatmap to its Carbon Action Module solution.
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Lithuania-based SME Finance receives €100m credit facility

Lithuania-based SME Finance, a lender to small businesses, has reportedly secured €100m in a credit facility from Fasanara Capital.

AXIS Capital Holdings launches InsurTech-focused investment firm

AXIS Capital Holdings has launched a new InsurTech-focused investment firm AXIS Digital Ventures.

Pigzbe raises $7.2m in first day of ICO

Digital wallet provider Pigzbe raised $7.2m in the first day of its ICO, moving within touching distance of its $8.8m hard-cap.
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What does the future of life insurance solutions look like?

According to Zinnia, the major trends set to shape life insurance in the coming year are all driven by the customer experience. 
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Synatic teams up with Ferro to drive digital-first insurance

Synatic, a data integration and automation leader, has partnered with commercial property & casualty (P&C) policyholder platform Ferro to drive a digital-first insurance experience.

Are changing regulations a threat for WealthTech firms?

Wealth management institutions have been dealing with greater complexity in areas of compliance and regulation. As the number of jurisdictions increases, so does potential liability and, as a result, global companies must embrace digitalisation to stay clear of legal hot waters.

Clearco secures $215m to help it support the growth of e-commerce companies

Clearco, an e-commerce investor, has secured $215m in its latest funding round, which wil help it deepen its suite of founder-first hub of products.

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.
FinTech

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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