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Starling Bank withdraws Irish banking licence application

UK challenger bank Starling Bank has reportedly scraped plans to launch in Ireland after withdrawing its application for an Irish banking licence.

FNZ acquires private banking technology firm New Access

Global wealth management platform FNZ has acquired specialised private banking technology firm New Access.

Visa and Y Combinator-backed Bloom raises $6.5m

Sudan-based Bloom, a FinTech which offers financial products aimed at improving the lives of East Africans, has raised $6.5m in a seed round.

Vietnam-based MFast collects $2.5m

Vietnam-based FinTech company MFast has reportedly collected $2.5m in its latest funding round.

GoHenry sets foot in Europe with teen-focussed FinTech PixPay to “make kids smart with...

GoHenry, a UK-based pre-paid debit card provider and financial education app for teens, has acquired French FinTech PixPay.

Open banking matures across Europe with UK heading the pack, Yapily claims

Open banking maturity is growing across Europe, with the UK leading the charge for the second consecutive year, research from Yapily claims.

UAE-based digital bank YAP collects funding ahead of expansion into Saudi Arabia

 UAE-based digital bank YAP has reportedly collected $41m in fresh funding, with plans to expand into Saudi Arabia.

Singapore-based neobank Stashfin bags $270m in debt and equity

Singapore-based neobank Stashfin has reportedly received $270m in a funding round comprising debt and equity.

Electronic mucic producer deadmau5 launches banking service with Zytara

Electronic music producer deadmau5 has partnered with FinTech company Zytara to build a digital banking experience for his fans and 45 million merchants around...

Realworld rakes in $3.2m

ealword, a mobile app that helps users navigate finance, health, work, and life, has raised $3.2m in funding.

News Stories

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea, a leading InsurTech firm known for its cloud-based, data-driven insurance enterprise management platform, has bolstered its presence in the London Market by relocating to a larger office space in the heart of the City of London.
One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

New data reveals the rising prevalence of fraud and security risks, both online and in-store, significantly impacting consumer trust and urging retailers to strengthen security measures across the board.
Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut, the UK-based FinTech giant and licensed European bank, has announced a major milestone, reaching 50m customers globally. Of these, 10m are based in the UK, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in digital banking.
Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in APAC

Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in...

Cloud security company Wiz, recognised as a leader in cloud-native application protection, has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding aims to support Wiz's expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.

FinTech innovator Goodstack bags £22m funding led by General Catalyst

Goodstack, a global SaaS and FinTech platform specialising in embedding purpose into business operations, has successfully closed a £22m Series A funding round.

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