E-commerce

Shopify launches starter loans for budding online merchants

The Canadian e-commerce company Shopify has announced that it wants to help SMEs trade things on the web by launching starter loans.

What do these 36 FinTech rounds raised in the last week reveal about the...

WealthTech and cybersecurity enterprises were among the FinTech businesses that closed investment rounds in the last seven days. Companies operating in the WealthTech, cybersecurity, RegTech,...

Trendyol secures Decacorn status following Softbank-backed funding round

Turkish e-commerce platform Trendyol has become Turkey’s first Decacorn company after recent funding of $1.5bn lifted its valuation to $16.5bn.

HSBC and ING back buy now pay later firm Divido in $30m round

UK-based whitelabel platform for retail finance Divido raised $30m in Series B funding.

Klarna signs partnership with retailer boohoo group to scale in UK and US markets

Hot on the heels of the news that it has become Europe’s biggest FinTech unicorn, Klarna is gearing up for further growth with a new partnership.

Google Pay now works with all banks thanks to Curve integration

British FinTech Curve has integrated its banking platform into Google Pay, meaning clients can connect all their cards into the app.

Alerzo bags $10.5m in Nosara-led Series A

Nigerian FinTech Alerzo has raised $10.5m from a Series A funding round led by Nosara Capital.
All-in-one card app Curve has integrated PayPal into its comprehensive suite of payments options.

Curve connects with PayPal to bolster payments suite

All-in-one card app Curve has integrated PayPal into its comprehensive suite of payments options.

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.

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.

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Standard Chartered has joined forces with Visa B2B Connect to expand its existing suite of payment solutions.

Standard Chartered partners with Visa B2B Connect for streamlined cross-border payments

Standard Chartered has joined forces with Visa B2B Connect to expand its existing suite of payment solutions.
How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.

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