Personal Finance

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

China set to introduce digital yuan by early 2022

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it aims to fully launch the e-CNY digital currency by February 2022.

Neo Financial secures Series B to continue efforts improving Canadian financial experiences

Neo Financial, which aims to improve the financial experience for Canadians, has raised $64m in its Series B funding round.

Lightyear scores $8.5m seed funding as it begins investment app roll-out

UK commission-free stock trading app Lightyear has pulled in $8.5m from a seed funding round led by Mosaic Ventures.

Xendit enters unicorn club following Tiger Global-led Series C

Indonesia payments firm Xendit has reeled in $150m from a Series C funding round and has pushed its valuation over the $1bn mark.

Almost half of UK consumers would use open banking for quicker loans, better rates

Zopa has found 4 in 10 UK consumers would use open banking to apply for credit if it boosted the chance of getting an offer or gave them access to better rates than banks.

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.

Digital wallets to drive £11bn in online spending by 2026

A recent report by payment service provider Emerchantpay has discovered digital wallets will account for £11bn in online consumer spending by 2026.

PayTech Sokin joins Arsenal Football Club as money transfer partner

UK-based global payments provider Sokin has teamed with Arsenal FC to become its new official money transfer partner.

Peter Thiel-backed B2B platform ShopUp inks $75m Series B

Bangladeshi B2B commerce platform ShopUp has secured $75m in a Series B funding round headed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.

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SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig, a prominent provider of digital wealth management solutions, has enhanced its Engage platform for financial advisors with new AI functionalities.
HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge, a provider of cutting-edge healthcare software solutions, and Zelis, a leader in healthcare payments technology, have announced a strategic partnership.
Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut, a prominent player in the global FinTech sector, has recently announced a secondary share sale aimed at providing liquidity to its employees, enabling them to benefit financially from their contributions to the company's impressive growth.
PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker, a leading global payouts orchestration platform, has partnered with Thunes, a pioneer in global money movement innovation.

Judge blocks US rule that sought to limit ESG investing

A US District Judge in Kansas City, Stephen Bough, has struck down a Missouri state rule that imposed restrictions on investment advisers regarding the...

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