A third of consumers feel unable to spend as much on Christmas this year
A third of UK adults have admitted they feel unable to spend as much on Christmas this year, according to a study from Yolt.
Almost 90% of consumers haven’t finished Christmas shopping as concerns of online shopping still...
Nearly 90% of people have not completed their Christmas shopping yet, as the pandemic puts pressures on families, research from Klarna claims.
Cybersecurity experts warn about Black Friday scams
As customers around the globe race to claim the best Black Friday deals, cybersecurity experts warn them to look out for scams.
WeGift secures an $8m Series A extension to increase product development
WeGift, which enables businesses to reward customers with gift cards, has collected $8m in its Series A extension.
Zilch secures FCA authorisation as it aims to take on Klarna and Afterpay
Buy now pay later startup Zilch has secured a consumer credit authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which could be a first for the London-based venture.
Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?
Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.
Aya launches from stealth after closing seed round
Aya, which builds payment solutions, has reportedly launched out of stealth after the close of a $2.9m seed investment.
Forter cements unicorn status on the back of $125m Series E round
Fraud fighting RegTech Forter has raised $125m in Series E funding and has achieved a $1.3bn valuation in the process.
Chipper Cash picks up $30m in raise backed by Jeff Bezos
Just a few months after its latest raise, Chipper Cash has now added another $30m to its coffers in a raise backed by Jeff Bezos' private VC fund Bezos Expeditions.
Juni bags €2m in seed funding
Swedish FinTech Juni has secured €2m in a seed round led by venture capital firm Cherry Ventures.