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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.