Institutional Investment & Trading

Softbank leads Series A funding round for wealth management startup Zoe Financial

SoftBank’s Opportunity Fund led a $10m Series A round of funding into Zoe Financial, a digital marketplace for people to find and hire vetted independent financial advisers.

Secfi snags $150m investment facility for building its stock option financing platform

Pre-wealth management platform Secfi secured a second investment facility from Serengeti Asset Management for $150m.

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.

BankSathi reels in $200,000 in seed round to help financial advisors in India

Delhi-based FinTech BankSathi Technologies raised $200,000 in a seed funding round from a group of angel investors.

French WealthTech Finary inks €2.2m from Y Combinator, Speedinvest

Paris-based real-time investment monitoring platform Finary raised €2.2m in a seed round funding led by European VC Speedinvest.

Why Jay-Z-backed Ethos and crypto-based firms aced among the 40 FinTechs raising money last...

From crypto startups raising millions despite Elon Musk pulling out of the bitcoin frenzy to subscription-based firms capitalising on the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 40 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

FinScience, TietoEVRY partner to provide ESG scoring through investment platform

Users of TietoEVRY’s WealthMapper platform will now be able to see Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores across their investment portfolios.

Bank of Israel opens consultation on potential digital shekel

The Bank of Israel has opened a public consultation on the potential issuance of a digital shekel.

Crypto unicorn Bitpanda extends its Series B round with an additional €10m

Austria-based FinTech unicorn Bitpanda raised an additional €10m as an extension of its Series B round of funding after its €142.5m round earlier in March this year.

Germany-based Upvest collects €4m in funding

Berlin-based Upvest, which has built an investment API, has collected €4m in funding from ABN AMRO Ventures.

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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