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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.

Technology can boost financial inclusion, Mastercard reports

A recent report by Mastercard has revealed that technology can significantly accelerate financial inclusion for people with disabilities.

Gen-Z and millennial investing app FinTron scores Series A

Personal finance and investment app FinTron has scored $6.5m in its Series A funding round, as it looks to democratise personal finance for the mobile-first generation.

Neobroker unicorn Trade Republic extends Series C by €250m

German neobroker Trade Republic has closed a €250m Series C extension round, which puts its valuation at €5bn (up from €4.4bn).

Financial inclusivity advocate Line nets $25m

Line, a company building a modern inclusive financial network, has raised $25m in Equity and Debt, in a funding round led by Massive.

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.

Garentii lands €1.9m to change the future of renting

Garentii, a Germany-based security deposit replacement insurance MGA, has raised €1.9m in seed funding led by Greenlight Re.

UK-based wealth analytics startup Starbo storms past crowdfunding target

Strabo, which offers wealth analytics and a customisable investment dashboard, has surpassed its crowdfunding target, with 16 days still left.

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.

Gig worker platform Gridwise pulls in $12.7m

Gridwise, an app that helps drivers and couriers manage their earnings, has raised $12.7m in a funding round.

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Almost $1bn raised across all FinTech funding rounds this week

Up to $998m was raised across all the funding rounds reported on by FinTech Global this week, slightly missing out on hitting $1bn. The biggest...
How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

Responding to governance events such as audits, investigations, and e-discovery has become increasingly complex with the adoption of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technologies.
Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.
Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.
Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.

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