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What Nubank and Klarna’s colossal rounds from last week reveal about the FinTech industry

While Nubank’s massive Series G round and Klarna's $40bn valuation may have secured the most headlines last week, CyberTech and cryptocurrency ventures bagged the most capital injections.

Klarna’s new app introduces social shopping to UK consumers

Klarna's latest app update is aimed at elevating the shopping experience for its UK customers to offer them more flexibility, control and personalisation while shopping online.

Lloyds Banking Group backs loyalty card platform Bink

Lloyds Banking Group has reportedly invested into Bink, a digital loyalty card, taking a minority stake in the business.
Smart money app Plum is UK's fastest growing FinTech

Smart money app Plum is UK’s fastest growing FinTech

Smart money app Plum has been ranked as the fastest growing FinTech company in the UK and the fifth in the technology space.

Ascensus acquires employee benefits firm Nyhart

Retirement software developer Ascensus has acquired employee benefits consulting firm Nyhart for an undisclosed amount.

India unveils new digital currency, Nigeria eyes e-currency launch in October 2021

India has introduced the e-RUPI, which is a cashless and contactless digital payment system to support the global shift towards digital payments.
FinTech Timeline clinches £10m Series B funding

FinTech Timeline clinches £10m Series B funding

Timeline, an end-to-end financial planning platform, has proudly announced its recent accomplishments in the finance industry.

IntellectEU launches AI platform to bolster wealth management personalisation

Belgian IT company IntellectEU has introduced VELMA, an AI platform that allows financial advisors to offer ‘hyper-personalisation’ in the wealth management sector.
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Millennial retirement planning app Vantik bags €800,000 pre-seed round

Germany-based Vantik, a retirement planning platform for millennials, has closed its pre-seed round on €800,000.

Revolut partners with the Trussell Trust foodbank network during the coronavirus crisis

Challenger bank Revolut has parnered with the Trussell Trust food bank network to support emergency food needs around the UK.

News Stories

Salt Bank selects Napier AI to enhance AML compliance for Romania’s first digital bank

Salt Bank selects Napier AI to enhance AML compliance for Romania’s first digital bank

Napier AI, a London-based RegTech specialising in financial crime compliance, has partnered with Salt Bank, the first Romanian neobank and the fastest-growing in Southeastern Europe.
FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming the final rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.
Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava, a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, has announced its partnership with Finexos, an AI-powered credit risk and analytics platform.
DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company specialising in emerging markets and foreign exchange liquidity, has partnered with Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, based in Dubai.
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation, a leader in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has appointed Nynke Postma, the founder and former CEO of Blacksmith KYC, as the new...

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