Big Data

Will the tender legalisation of bitcoin in El Salvador be an outlier?

Earlier this month, El Salvador became the first ever country to make bitcoin legal tender, alongside the US dollar. While this may spell good news for those who trade in the cryptocurrency, is El Salvador the first of many countries to legalise bitcoin or will it be a one-off?
SettleMint bags $16m for its blockchain application development kit

SettleMint bags $16m for its blockchain application development kit

SettleMint, which has developed a high-performance low-code platform for blockchain application development, has raised $16m in its Series A.

Kira Systems score $50m in minority investment from Insight Venture

Kira Systems, an AI-powered contract analytics solution, has scored $50m through a minority investment from Insight Venture Partners.

DreamQuark to increase European growth after new funding

DreamQuark, an AI application developer for the insurance and banking industry, has closed a funding round which will enhance its European growth.

Marketing platform for banks and lenders Total Expert nabs $52m in Series C

Total Expert, a marketing and customer engagement solution for banks and lenders, has netted $52m in its Series C.

UnionBank Partners with Informatica for AI-Powered Customer Experience Transformation

UnionBank of the Philippines, a leading universal bank in the country, has embarked on a pivotal partnership with Informatica, a prominent enterprise cloud data management leader.

Direct Line’s CTO reveals the evolution of insurance

The InsurTech industry might evolve to become more personalised to the individual consumer post-pandemic, according to Direct Line CTO Sarah Greasley.
Gen AI

The next revolution: could Gen AI bring RegTech into a new age?

The rise of AI has been an ongoing and slow-burning process for a number of years now. While the technology is disruptive by nature, the recent introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI has taken the world by storm.   

How can RegTech companies ensure their use of AI is done in an ethical...

Many RegTech ventures use artificial intelligence, but when they do it is essential that they do so in an ethical way.

US survey finds majority of investors prize ESG credentials

A survey has found 70% of respondents believe organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to investors.

News Stories

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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