Banking Infrastructure

Boubyan unveils mobile-only Islamic bank in UK market

Kuwaiti-based Boubyan Bank has introduced a digital-centric, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK.

Accounting software provider FreshBooks joins unicorn herd after $130m fresh funding

FreshBooks, a Toronto-based cloud accounting software company focused on SMBs, secured $80.75m in a Series E round of funding, as well as $50m in debt financing.

Nuula raises $120m in funding comprised of debt and equity

Nuula, which helps companies manage their cashflow, has collected $120m in a funding round comprised of debt and equity.

Confidence in banks and bank branches remains high in the UK

A recent bi-annual study by Toluna has found that a majority of UK consumers still have strong confidence in banks and see bank branches as playing an important role.

Nigeria-based Brass collects $1.7m in funding

Nigeria-based Brass, which provides businesses with banking tools that meet their needs, has reportedly collected $1.7m in funding.

Aplazo looks to extend LatAm presence following $27m Series A

Mexican buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Aplazo has netted $27m from a Series A funding round led by Oak HC/FT.

Nearside snaps up $58m Series B following recent rebranding

Small business financial services platform Nearside has raked in $58m from a Series B funding round headed by Valar Ventures.

Investment platform Koia snares $1.4m pre-seed funding

Alternative investment app Koia has raised $1.4m from a pre-seed funding round led by Seedcamp.

France-based Pennylane collects €50m

France-based Pennylane, a full-stack financial management platform, has collected €50m in its Series B, as it looks to bolster its development efforts.

Meet Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn

Payment and expense solution Payhawk has raised an additional $100m to extend its Series B round to $215m, propelling the company to a billion dollar valuation.

News Stories

KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.

KYND and Intelligent Insurer survey gives key insights on US cyber insurance market

KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer, a leading publication catering to the global insurance and reinsurance sectors.
In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 

Inside the evolution of barcode scanners

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 
Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

InsurTech unicorn Go Digit General Insurance to launch IPO to raise funds

Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.
Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 

Mercury Insurance and Tokio Marine America collaborate to transition customers amid market shift

Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 
United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

United Fintech expands global reach with new office in Dubai

United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

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