Institutional Investment & Trading

Ebury pushes further into the Portuguese market through Crédito Agrícola deal

London-based foreign exchange FinTech Ebury has signed a partnership with Portuguese bank Crédito Agrícola.

23 FinTech rounds raised in the last week

Last week proved a huge win for challenger banks and the Latin American FinTech sector. Check out these funding rounds to find out why.

Neobroker Trade Republic achieves $5bn valuation after massive Series C round

German stock-trading app Trade Republic raised $900m in Series C funding which valued the company at over $5bn - a figure that soared from $600m from last April.

Broadridge Financial Solutions to acquire data and analytics platform Fi360

Broadridge Financial Solutions has entered a purchase agreement for Fi360, a fiduciary-focused software, data and analytics solution for financial advisors and intermediaries.
Saudi Arabia's Abyan Capital closes $18m Series A round, led by STV

Saudi Arabia’s Abyan Capital closes $18m Series A round, led by STV

Abyan Capital, a pioneering robo-advisory firm in Saudi Arabia, has closed an impressive $18m Series A funding round, with STV taking the lead alongside Wa'ed Ventures and RZM Investment.

FinTech VC Element snares $130m for B2B fund

UK firm Element Ventures has secured $130m in financial backing for its business-to-business (B2B) FinTech-focused venture capital business.
VettaFi joins TMX Group in a $848m deal, enhancing global indexing and analytics services

VettaFi joins TMX Group in a $848m deal, enhancing global indexing and analytics services

TMX Group, a Canadian multinational with a focus on financial services, and VettaFi Holdings LLC, a leading US-based company specializing in indexing, digital distribution,...
Brazilian Neobank Nomad has secured $61m in its Series B funding round, to bring in the largest investment for a LatAm financial startup this year.

Nomad secures $61m in largest investment for LatAm financial startup this year

Brazilian neobank Nomad has secured $61m in its Series B funding round, to bring in the largest investment for a LatAm financial startup this year.
Cerchia nets funds to transform direct risk transfer with investors and reinsurers

Cerchia nets funds to transform direct risk transfer with investors and reinsurers

Cerchia, which is on a mission to enable direct risk transfer between investors and reinsurers, has secured CHF 1.3m ($1.4m).

Why investors are betting on crypto firms and InsurTechs based on the 22 rounds...

Last week proved to be profitable in terms of FinTech investment, with the rounds revealing the state of cryptocurrency and InsurTech sectors.

News Stories

The evolution of financial analytics: Insights from Kidbrooke's latest webinarvideo

The evolution of financial analytics: Insights from Kidbrooke’s latest webinar

Financial institutions have often relied on excel spreadsheets for their data analytics. This is leaving many firms with a legacy system that is not effective in the increasingly complex financial market.
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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.

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