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Starling Bank CEO criticises government for not including fraud in new bill to avoid...

Starling Bank's CEO and founder Anne Boden has criticised the UK government for failing to include financial fraud in the Online Harms Bill, arguing it will lead to more "heart-breaking stories".

Stilt nabs $100m in warehouse facility to support US immigrants

Stilt, which provides financial services to immigrants in the US, has raised a $100m warehouse facility from Silicon Valley Bank.

Monzo teams up with TrueLayer to create an open banking-powered gambling block

Challenger Bank Monzo and fintech firm TrueLayer have entered into a partnership to protect customers using new payment methods to remit money when gambling.

Nigerian neobank Kuda raises a $25m Series A funding round

Nigeria-based challenger bank Kuda Bank hauled in a $25m Series A round to boost its banking services for Africans.

Kid-friendly banking startup Greenlight banks $260m, almost doubles valuation in six months

Atlanta-based Greenlight, which helps children learn to save with its app and debit card products, secured $260m in a Series D funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, nearly doubling its valuation in six months.

Tide said to close a multi-million round from Apex Digital, valuing it at $350m

British FinTech Tide is said to be closing in on a £350m valuation following a fresh cash injection from the growth arm of private equity giant Apax Partners.

Starling Bank scoops up UK-based buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages in a £50m deal

British digital bank Starling has acquired specialist buy-to-let mortgage lender Fleet Mortgages in a £50m cash and share deal.

Pakistan-based digital bank Tag nets $12m investment

Tag, a digital banking platform for consumers in Pakistan, has reportedly collected $12m in a funding round it claims to be the largest in seed round in the South Asian market.

EasySend hits $71.5m total funding after Series B close

EasySend, a no-code digital transformation platform, has closed its Series B funding round, which brings its total equity raised to $71.5m.

How can the consumer finance industry modernise in person and remote experiences?

A recent thought leadership webinar with OneSpan and BuyWay explored key elements of modernising in person and remote consumer experiences, including how to integrate human interaction in digital...

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FinTech

FinTech investment sees uptick following two sluggish weeks

There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
compliance

Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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