Remittances

myZoi raises $14m to bolster financial inclusion across UAE

myZoi has raised $14m and obtained two regulatory licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE, as it looks to bolster financial inclusion across the UAE.
UK bank employees international payments dissatisfaction

UK bank employees international payments dissatisfaction

Only 51% of UK bank employees recommend their institutions' international payments services, according to a revealing survey commissioned by Wise. The findings underscore the pressing need for banks to revamp their cross-border payments solutions if they hope to stay competitive against dedicated international payment providers.

Neobank Zolve offers immigrant customers mobile plans 

Zolve, a neobank for immigrants entering the US, has launched its own branded mobile phone plan service alongside Gigs.

Canadian FinTech Finofo attracts $1.25m for its unique FX automation tool

Finofo, a Canadian-based financial technology start-up, has emerged with a vision to streamline the often complex world of foreign exchange (FX).
EMI

Terrapay secures EMI in Italy, plans EU expansion 

Terrapay has announced it has secured authorisation as an EMI in Italy, and now plans to expand its operation further into the EU. 

Checkbook teams up with Zelle for faster and secure financial transactions

Checkbook, a comprehensive push payments platform, has revealed its latest payout option, an alliance with Zelle. This partnership is designed to offer Checkbook users a more seamless, trustworthy, and swift financial transaction experience.
FinTech giant FIS sells Worldpay to GTCR for $18.5bn

FinTech giant FIS sells Worldpay to GTCR at $18.5bn valuation

FIS, a global leader in financial services technology, has made a strategic move to sell a majority stake in its Worldpay Merchant Solutions business to private equity funds managed by GTCR.
Utransfer of U Fintech Hub bags $4m in funding for global expansion

Utransfer of U Fintech Hub bags $4m in funding for global expansion

South Korean powerhouse, U Fintech Hub Inc., a renowned FinTech company, recently announced the successful completion of its latest funding round. The firm specialises in remittance services, operating the widely used Utransfer platform.
Molten Ventures reduces Revolut valuation by 40%

Molten Ventures reduces Revolut valuation by 40%

Molten Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has marked down the value of its stake in the FinTech enterprise Revolut by 40%, according to a report from Finextra.
E9pay, Currencycloud team up to revolutionise global fund transfers for South Korean merchants

E9pay, Currencycloud team up to revolutionise global fund transfers for South Korean merchants

South Korean money transfer operator (MTO), E9pay, has forged a strategic partnership with Currencycloud, a company specialised in simplifying business in a multi-currency world.

News Stories

Custodia

Custodia and TSS forge alliance to enhance regulatory compliance solutions

Custodia and TSS (Trading System Support) have revealed their strategic partnership aimed at advancing regulatory compliance in the market.
A step-by-step guide to AI implementation in financial crime compliance

A step-by-step guide to AI implementation in financial crime compliance

AI is increasingly becoming a focal point of discussion, particularly in how compliance departments within financial institutions prepare to adopt AI technologies for client screening and align with necessary regulatory standards.
In today’s dynamic landscape, traditional insurance models are often lagging behind newer digitalised solutions, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable to gaps in coverage and cumbersome policy management. Enter embedded insurance: a forward-thinking solution seamlessly integrating insurance products into existing platforms and transactions, revolutionising the way we protect assets and mitigate risks. But why is it becoming increasingly indispensable in our modern world?

Why is embedded insurance needed?

In today’s dynamic landscape, traditional insurance models are often lagging behind newer digitalised solutions, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable to gaps in coverage and cumbersome policy management. Enter embedded insurance: a forward-thinking solution seamlessly integrating insurance products into existing platforms and transactions, revolutionising the way we protect assets and mitigate risks. But why is it becoming increasingly indispensable in our modern world?
London Underwriters, a leading national insurance wholesale broker, and Foxquilt Insurance, a pioneer in digital insurance solutions for small businesses and individuals, have announced a strategic partnership.

Foxquilt and London Underwriters unveil strategic partnership

London Underwriters, a leading national insurance wholesale broker, and Foxquilt Insurance, a pioneer in digital insurance solutions for small businesses and individuals, have announced a strategic partnership.
Nottingham Building Society has partnered with Uinsure, a leading insurance technology firm to provide seamless home insurance quotes to members in as little as 60 seconds.

Nottingham Building Society partners with Uinsure to provide faster home insurance quotes

Nottingham Building Society has partnered with Uinsure, a leading insurance technology firm to provide seamless home insurance quotes to members in as little as 60 seconds.

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