Sector Updates

How Currencycloud is driving a cross-border payments revolution

Founded in 2012, Currencycloud has been in the cross-border payments space for almost a decade now. Since its launch, the company has expanded beyond its native UK market and following its recent acquisition by Visa, is looking far beyond its shores to complete its mission of making the movement of money easier.

Kenya-based lender M-KOPA secures $75m

Kenya-based FinTech company M-KOPA has reportedly raised $75m in a fresh funding round.

CardinalOps rakes in $17.5m Series A

CardinalOps, a firm that labels itself as a threat coverage optimisation firm, has bagged $17.5m from a Series A funding round.

Anthemis on public InsurTech woes, backing female founders and the sector’s future

Anthemis Group, a cultivator of change in the financial system, was the most active InsurTech investor in 2021, participating in a total of 11 transactions. FinTech Global sits down with the prolific VC to discuss what exactly it sees in the InsurTech industry.

Plum Life secures seed for digital life insurance platform

InsurTech Plum Life has closed a $5.3m seed round led by ManchesterStory to grow its agent-only digital life insurance platform.

Cover Whale and dreyhev in pursuit of creating safer roads

Cover Whale Insurance Solutions is partnering with dreyhev to build a risk-based technology process to transform commercial auto insurance.

Acrisure sets foot in Spain with Summa Insurance

Global insurance broker Acrisure has acquired Spain-based Summa Insurance Brokerage, marking its entry into its tenth global market.

Verisk in Opta take-over for data-driven risk management

Global data analytics provider Verisk has acquired provider of property intelligence solutions Opta with the goal of reshaping risk management.

Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform Funding Souq secures $2.5m

Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform Funding Souq has raised $2.5m in its seed round, which was backed by a host of angel investors.

Hacking gangs pick sides in developing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Hacking groups are beginning to choose sides on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as the invasion of Ukraine continues to heat up.

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...

Download the free AIFinTech100 report

FREE

Download the AIFinTech100 report for 2023 with details on each solution

120,000+ FinTech leaders get exclusive industry stories delivered every week