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N26 enters the insurance space with launch of new product

German challenger bank N26 has entered the insurance space, with customers now able to buy cover, manage plans and initiate claims.

Danish FinTech Cardlay lands €8m from former Mastercard president

Copenhagen-based FinTech Cardlay has secured €8m in capital from Global PayTech Ventures, venture fund managed by former Mastercard executive Javier Perez.

Facial recognition for securing payments to exceed 1.4bn users by 2025, study finds

A study from Juniper Research has discovered the number of users of software-based facial recognition to secure payments will exceed 1.4bn people globally by 2025.

Research finds FinTech apps outperformed banks during pandemic

Research by mobile analytics platform App Annie has discovered mobile FinTech apps outperformed banks by a factor of up to 10.8x during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian FinTech Zeta might join growing list of unicorns with funding by SoftBank Vision...

Neobanking startup Zeta is said to be close to joining the burgeoning unicorn club in India with Softbank-led funding round, which is currently being finalised with the Japanese investor.

Ikano taps TruNarrative to support global fraud prevention strategy

Swedish bank Ikano has chosen UK RegTech platform TruNarrative to provide digital onboarding and fraud risk management services for its company.

SumUp collaborates with ZSL on new contactless fundraising tech

UK-headquartered FinTech SumUp has partnered with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to develop a digital in-house fundraising technology to make contactless donations.

Sustainable investment app Clim8 bags $8m to tackle climate change

UK-based investment platform Clim8 Invest raised $8m in funding alongside launching its app for retail investors.

ECB consultation finds privacy is key in future digital euro

A consultation conducted by the European Central Bank found privacy would be valued most in consideration of a potential future digital euro.

Troygold said to raise funding from Crossfin Ventures

Troygold, which digitises ownership of physical gold, has reportedly closed an investment from Crossfin Ventures.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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