Sector Updates

Philippines’ central bank stiffens reporting standards for payment system operators

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has placed firm reporting standards for operators of payment systems in a move to make the Philippines’ payment system strong and more efficient.

Income app for gig workers SteadyPay scores $5m

SteadyPay, a financial partner for workers in the gig economy, has reportedly raised $5m for its Series A round.

Embedded Insurance: the future of insurance distribution

The pandemic-fuelled shift to online purchasing and increased demand for digital gave new impetus to embedded insurance products. This trend is presenting insurers with an invaluable opportunity to scale and improve their distribution.

Income and employment verification service Truv scores $25m

Truv, which simplifies income and employment verification processes, has closed its Series A funding round on $25m.

PayTech Mobi724 to acquire LatAm marketplace Avenida

FinTech Mobi724 Global Solutions has entered into an agreement to acquire all the shares of Avenida Compras for $4m.

Manchester City makes OKX its official cryptocurrency exchange partner

Premier League champions Manchester City have linked with OKX, the second largest crypto exchange globally, to make it the club’s official crypto exchange partner.

LHV Group set to snap up Estonian PayTech EveryPay

LHV Group, a banking and financial services business, has entered an agreement to acquire payment gateway platform EveryPay.

Neobank Open becomes India’s 100th unicorn

Indian neobank Open has reportedly become the 100th unicorn in India, after it closed a Series D.

How is cryptocurrency changing money laundering?

The cryptocurrency market is booming. With new technologies and new products launching on the market, the industry is seemingly going from strength to strength. With new technologies, however, come new challenges. How is the industry changing money laundering?

Crypto, NFTs ads required to carry ‘highly risky’ disclaimer

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has said that all ads for virtual digital assets may carry a disclaimer underlining their riskiness.

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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