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25% of UK merchants predict open banking to be main payment method in 5...

One in four UK merchants predict open banking to become the most popular payment method by customers in the next five years, according to a report from Nuapay.

Canada’s Neo Financial hits unicorn status in just 3 years

Canadian FinTech Neo Financial, has reached the $1bn valuation milestone, after the close of its Series C round on $185m.

New UK green neobank Tred exceeds crowdfund target

UK-based green neobank Tred has reached the £600,000 target for its crowdfunding campaign, with 28 days still left on the sale.

Unit becomes first banking-as-a-service provider to reach unicorn status

Unit hits $1.2bn valuation, which it claims makes it the first banking-as-a-service platform to reach unicorn status.

Yapily to acquire finAPI for open banking ambitions

Yapily, an open banking payment platform, has signed an agreement with SCHUFA to acquire finAPI, a provider of open banking solutions in Germany.

FinTech SaaScada bags £2.5m seed funding

UK-based core banking platform provider SaaScada has pulled in £2.5m in seed funding as it looks to accelerate growth.

Ondo Finance pulls in $20m for its DeFi vision

Ondo Finance, which is building a decentralised investment bank, has raised $20m in Series A funding to accelerate the adoption of DeFi among mainstream investors.

Cogni collects $23m to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3

Cogni, digital banking platform aimed at enhancing consumer lifestyles, has raised $23m in Series A funding.

Rabobank launches CO2 emissions insight tool for customers

Netherlands-based Rabobank has launched Carbon Insights, empowering customers to monitor the impact their purchases have on the climate.

Standard Chartered Bank latest bank in the Metaverse

Standard Chartered Bank is the latest financial institution to join the Metaverse, buying a plot of land on The Sandbox.

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As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged by 18% last year, while British drivers faced premium hikes of over a third, outpacing the rest of Europe. At the same time, home insurance renewal quotes soared by 42%, leaving insurers scrambling to adapt. Given these tribulations, the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance onboarding has become crucial. 

The current state of insurance onboarding: Key trends and insights

As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged...
US RegTech deal activity grows 20% QoQ in Q3 2024 amid funding decline

US RegTech deal activity rises by 20% QoQ as investors eye early stage opportunities

Key RegTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Global RegTech deal activity increased by 20% QoQ Average deal value dropped to $12m as investors back...
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.

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