E-commerce

Ex-eBay exec-founded loyalty programme provider Wildfire Systems reels in $15m

E-commerce startup that powers cashback for online social sharing recommendations Wildfire Systems landed $15m in its first round of venture capital funding co-led by TTV Capital and QED Investors.

Card issuing powerhouse Marqeta backs Connexpay in Series B raise

Payments gateway ConnexPay has snared $20m from a Series B funding round headed by card issuing giant Marqeta.

PwC study finds digital transactions are outpacing cash payments

A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has found cashless transaction volumes are expected to outpace cash payments going into 2030.
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Standard Chartered teams up with Tazapay for cross border e-commerce

Standard Chartered has partnered with global payments platform Tazapay to deliver “seamless payments” for cross border e-commerce.

Integrated payments software provider Paystone picks up $23.8m from Crédit Mutuel Equity

Canada-based company providing integrated payment technology Paystone closed a $23.8m round from Crédit Mutuel Equity.
Consumer brand FinTech Ampla locks in $258m credit deal with top-tier investors

Consumer brand FinTech Ampla locks in $258m credit deal with top-tier investors

Ampla, described as a foremost provider of financial solutions specifically tailored for consumer brands, has shared news of a significant financial milestone.

Tyro Payments latest FinTech to seek IPO

Tyro Payments has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Alessa chosen by payments firm Vitesse to bolster transaction security

International payments provider Vitesse has picked Alessa by Tier1 Financial Solutions to help enable secure real-time global payment transactions.

25% of UK merchants predict open banking to be main payment method in 5...

One in four UK merchants predict open banking to become the most popular payment method by customers in the next five years, according to a report from Nuapay.

BP Ventures pumps $11.9m in German in-car payment FinTech Ryd

BP Ventures has invested €10m (nearly $11.9m) in German in-car digital payments provider Ryd. bp’s investment will help ryd strengthen its market-leading position, expand into new international markets and...

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A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.

$140m BlueVoyant deal steals headlines in this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A $140m investment secured by cyber security firm BlueVoyant stole headlines in this week's FinTech funding rounds.
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The role of AML and transaction monitoring

In a world where opportunities for financial crime lurk in every corner, the need for strong AML and transaction monitoring practices are vital.
In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.

The four pillars shaping the future of risk management

In the dynamic realm of risk management, pivotal factors are reshaping the role of risk executives. Financial crimes compliance, a pivotal aspect of risk management, necessitates vigilance and innovative strategies. Among these, four key factors—Revenue, Cost, Ethics, and Regulation—stand as paramount forces propelling risk leaders into the future.
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The future of financial compliance: Agile management through automation

The landscape of financial regulations is ever-changing, posing a significant challenge for compliance in the financial services industry.
The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

Why CDR matters for London market brokers

The London Market is on the precipice of a digital transformation, and one significant initiative propelling this change is the Core Data Record (CDR) introduced by Lloyds as part of the Lloyd’s Blueprint Two programme. This strategic move aims to standardise and streamline the collection of critical transaction data, marking a pivotal leap in market efficiency. InsurTech Novidea explains why CDR matters for London market brokers. 

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