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FinanzRitter closes ‘significant’ seed round from Reech

Germany-based InsurTech platform FinanzRitter has closed a ‘significant’ seed round from Reech Corporations Group.
Payabl. joins forces with GonnaOrder to revolutionize hospitality payments

Payabl. joins forces with GonnaOrder to revolutionize hospitality payments

payabl., one of Europe's leading PayTech companies, has announced a partnership with GonnaOrder, a global online ordering platform specialising in the hospitality industry.

GROUNDFLOOR closes $3m crowdfunding campaign, meeting its goal of a diverse shareholder base

GROUNDFLOOR, an investing and lending platform for real estate, has pulled in $3m in its latest funding.
HeavyFinance secures €50m to revolutionise European agricultural lending

HeavyFinance secures €50m to revolutionise European agricultural lending

HeavyFinance, a prominent player in the climate tech investment sector, has successfully channelled a substantial €50m into agricultural loans throughout Europe.

Investment manager FundGuard scores $40m

FundGuard, an AI-powered investment management and asset servicing platform, has closed its Series B funding round on $40m.
Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo, a specialist in tracking carbon footprints, has entered into a strategic partnership with Personetics, a leader in AI-driven personalised engagement platforms for financial institutions.

Mobile payment solution MisihiPay closes £1.6m seed

London-based payment solution MishiPay has closed a £1.6m seed round led by Nauta Capital.

Conga closes $47m funding led by Insight, Salesforce

Conga, a document automation developer, has secured $47m in its new round of funding led by Insight Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures.
HSBC has announced that it is launching a market-leading digital solution which will enable businesses and corporate customers to open accounts for multiple business entities, across multiple markets.

HSBC launches multi-market business account opening service in 20 markets

HSBC has announced that it is launching a market-leading digital solution which will enable businesses and corporate customers to open accounts for multiple business entities, across multiple markets.

Insurance marketplace for car dealers DealerPolicy raises $30m in Series B funding

DealerPolicy, an insurance marketplace for car dealerships, has bagged $30m in its Series B round, which will help it expand its team.

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Howden, a leading insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of MiCRO, a microinsurance specialist focused on providing parametric insurance coverage to underserved populations in Latin America against natural catastrophes.

Howden acquires MiCRO to expand parametric insurance solutions in Latin America

Howden, a leading insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of MiCRO, a microinsurance specialist focused on providing parametric insurance coverage to underserved populations in Latin America against natural catastrophes.

NGFS urges central banks to embrace sustainable investing

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released a comprehensive report advocating for central banks worldwide to incorporate sustainability considerations into their...
Ndustrial, a company specialising in industrial energy optimisation, has announced the successful initial close of its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $18.5m.

Ndustrial secures $18.5m Series B funding for energy optimisation solutions

Ndustrial, a company specialising in industrial energy optimisation, has announced the successful initial close of its Series B funding round, securing an impressive $18.5m.
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Brits warned of rising invoice and mandate scams

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so too do the methods employed by scammers seeking to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has appointed Bindu Crandall as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Duck Creek Technologies announces new CMO

Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has appointed Bindu Crandall as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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