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African neobank Kuda inks $55m at a $500m valuation to take on incumbents

London-based, Nigerian-operating startup Kuda closed a $55m Series B co-led by Valar Ventures and Target Global at a valuation of $500m.

Invoicing app for creators Lumanu bags $12m in Series A funding

Lumanu has bagged $12m in its Series A funding round to help further the development of its platform that simplify payment collection for creators.

Vestwell nets $70m in its Series C round

Digital retirement platform Vestwell has bagged $70m in its Series C round, which will help it enhance its platform offering.

Subscription-based FinTech Monarch banks $4.8m to help consumers manage their financial lives

Monarch, a subscription-based platform that aims to help consumers plan and manage their financials, has raised $4.8m in seed funding led by Accel.

Thunes purchases Limonetik to speed-up global payment collection roll-out

Singaporean cross-border payments firm Thunes has acquired European payment methods platform Limonetik for an undisclosed fee.

What do wealth managers really think of life in the front office?

A research report by Wealth Dynamix and Compeer has provided insights into how front office professionals view the client lifecycle management process.

PayTech Currencycloud set to be acquired by Visa in $700m deal

Visa has entered an agreement to purchase cross-border payments technology provider Currencycloud for a total of $700m.

Jay-Z-backed Ethos bolsters unicorn status with SoftBank investment

US life insurance firm Ethos has secured a $2.7bn valuation after a $100m investment from SoftBank Group.

Currencycloud highlights the rise and evolution of invoice finance

Cross-border payment technology developer CurrencyCloud has recently posted a blogpost detailing the ‘rise and evolution’ of invoice finance.

Revolut expands market footprint with move into the travel sector

UK FinTech firm Revolut has widened its market presence after it rolled out a booking service for the travel industry.

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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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