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Revolut becomes UK’s highest valued FinTech after close of $800m Series E

Revolut has become the UK’s highest valued FinTech, after its $800m Series E puts its valuation at a colossal $33bn.

City of London struggling to entice financial workers back to the office

The CEO of insurance and investment specialist Legal & General has said the City is struggling more than other UK regions to bring workers back to their offices.

Gen Z and Millennial spending share to grow 48% by 2030, Afterpay report finds

A quarterly report by the buy now, pay later (BNPL) business Afterpay has estimated that spending share by Millennials and Gen Z will grow to almost 50% by 2030.

pingNpay eyes 2022 launch for global retail micropayments network

pingNpay, a global micropayment network supported by blockchain technology, has revealed it intends to make its network operational by 2022.

Modern Treasury passes $2bn valuation following Altimeter-led Series C

Payments operation software platform Modern Treasury has raised $85m in a Series C funding round led by Altimeter Capital.

How can artificial intelligence transform the banking sector?

A report from banking platform Mambu and Google Cloud has claimed AI will ‘reshape the world of banking as we know it’ and deliver more personalised experiences.

Credit Suisse backs FinTech Kafene in $75m financing haul

FinTech company Kafene has scored $75m in debt and equity funding as it looks to scale its market footprint across the US.

Investment platform Koia snares $1.4m pre-seed funding

Alternative investment app Koia has raised $1.4m from a pre-seed funding round led by Seedcamp.

HSBC acquires AXA Singapore in $529m deal

HSBC Insurance has completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of AXA Insurance in Singapore, for $529m.

Klarna launches dedicated open banking unit

Global retail bank, payments and shopping service Klarna, has launched Klarna Kosma, a sub-brand and business unit to harness the growth of its open banking platform.

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Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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