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Viva Republica captures $23.7m to expand its services

South Korean mobile payments firm Viva Republica has landed $23.7m for its Series B funding round. The company is the developer behind peer-to-peer mobile transfer app Toss.

Meet the 16 startups selected for Accenture’s new FinTech Innovation Lab London cohort

Accenture has picked 16 new promising startups from such varied disciplines as InsurTech, RegTech, open data and capital markets to take part of its UK-based accelerator programme.

FSS, QRails partner to improve payment authentication

Global payments technology company FSS (Financial Software and Systems) has teamed with QRails to improve authentication in payments.

FinTech startup Cookies brings P2P payments to Germany

Cookies is launching a peer-to-peer payments solution in Germany where most people still rely on traditional banking.

Zip in Sezzle take-over for BNPL expansion

Australia-based BNPL provider Zip has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire rival Sezzle.

Japan’s Kyash collects $45m in its Series C round

Japanese digital bank Kyash has collected $45m in its Series C round, coming less than a year after it closed its Series B on $14m.

Newly launched Ramp collects $25m in funding round

Credit card startup Ramp has reportedly collected $25m in a funding round after successfully launching into the market.

IKEA forays into banking sector with a 49% stake in Ikano Bank

Expanding its business into other areas, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has entered the banking space by acquiring a 49% stake in Ikano Bank.
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Duetti raises $32m for music catalog sales & management

Duetti, a music financing startup, aims to revolutionize the music catalog sales, management, and marketing industry. The company was founded by Lior Tibon, former COO of TIDAL, and Christopher Nolte, former Business Development executive at Apple Music.
MODIFI powers ahead with $100m facility from HSBC

MODIFI powers ahead with $100m facility from HSBC

MODIFI, a global business payments firm specialising in cross-border B2B transactions, has announced a new funding round. This fast-growing FinTech enterprise, established in 2018, is known for providing instant payment solutions to suppliers and offering payment deferment options to buyers for up to 180 days.

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Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

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ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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