Institutional Investment & Trading

Investment advice technology MDOTM secures Series B funding

MDOTM, which designs AI-powered investment strategies, has closed its Series B funding round on €6.2m.

Bhutan to pilot central bank digital currency through Ripple partnership

The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan has teamed with cross-border crypto payment firm Ripple to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the region.

How are rising ESG interests changing wealth management

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face. While policies like the Paris Agreement attempt to change the world to have a net-zero emissions impact, there are still billions of dollars invested each year into harmful industries, such as fossil fuels. As pressure on climate change rises, could firms start to focus more on ESG funds?

Capital markets software dev Irwin nets $20m in its Series A round

Irwin, a software developer for the capital markets, has closed its Series A round on $20m, which will support the expansion of its services.

Ledgy closes Series A as it targets new markets

Ledgy, an end-to-end equity management platform, has reportedly collected $10m in its Series A round, which will support its growth in new markets.

Globacap collects $9m Series A from Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Globacap, which claims to be transforming capital markets, has secured an additional $9m for its Series A round.

Monkey said to close $6m Series A to double help its team

Receivables marketplace Monkey has reportedly collected $6m in its Series A funding to help double its team.

Brokerage platform Alpaca inks $50m to help FinTechs with embedded equities, partners with Plaid

Alpaca, a stock brokerage platform that offers APIs for FinTech apps to connect and trade in US stocks, raised $50m and plans to launch cryptocurrency trading.

Paris-based Shares.io pockets €8.5m in Valar Ventures-led round to launch social and investing app

Paris-based social investment platform Shares.io has closed one of the largest-ever seed fundraising by an early-stage startup in Europe by securing around €8.5m in pre-seed pre-product funding.

The Chainsmokers-backed neobroker Flink inks $57m to disrupt the investment industry in LatAm

Flink, a Mexico City-based neobroker, has raised $57m in a Series B round of funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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