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Modern Treasury passes $2bn valuation following Altimeter-led Series C

Payments operation software platform Modern Treasury has raised $85m in a Series C funding round led by Altimeter Capital.

BNPL market gets new big player as Mastercard launches Installments

Mastercard has entered the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market after it unveiled flexible payment platform Installments in the US, the UK and Australia.

Ascend Money becomes first Thai FinTech unicorn after $150m funding haul

Ascend Money has raised $150m in funding to become the first Thai unicorn at a $1.5bn valuation.

Zip extends global reach into India with ZestMoney investment

Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Zip has invested $50m into Indian BNPL firm ZestMoney to expand its global grip on the payment market.

Branded payments company Recharge.com secures $35m Series B

Recharge.com, which has designed a selection of consumer-branded payments, has raised $35m in its Series B funding round.

PayTechs replace banks as most important business partners for SMEs

Research by FinTech firm YouLend has found PayTechs and website and webshop providers have overtaken banks as the most important business partner for SMEs.

Emerging markets set to lead mobile wallet uptake by 2025

A global study by Boku has found that emerging markets in Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are set to see the largest uptake in mobile wallets by 2025.

TrueLayer collects $130m in round led by Tiger Global and Stripe

Open banking platform TrueLayer has closed a $130m fundraise, which was led by Tiger Global and Stripe.

Monese unveils new BaaS platform, enters partnership with Investec

Challenger bank Monese has entered a strategic partnership with Investec Bank following the recent introduction of the former’s banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs closes additional funding hot off heels of $600m investment

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs has received a $100m investment, which comes just hot off the heels of its $600m round.

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GCBC launches digital platform to empower EMDEs with climate finance

The Global Capacity Building Coalition, a pivotal player in climate finance, has introduced its latest innovation, the Digital Platform.

Rising relevance of ESG: 64% of asset owners shift focus to environmental impact

A significant shift in investment priorities has been noted among global asset owners, with environmental factors increasingly coming to the fore. According to ESG...

InDebted bags $60m to enhance debt collection with AI and machine learning

InDebted, an Australian-founded global FinTech, announced today the successful completion of a $60m Series C funding round.

eToro bolsters investment portfolio with strategic acquisition of Spaceship

eToro, the global trading and investing platform, has announced the acquisition of the Australian investing app Spaceship, valued at up to $80m AUD.

Streamlining compliance: Best practices for anti-bribery measures in banking

Banks are increasingly turning to third-party relationships to tap into new technologies, services, and markets.

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