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Itaú Unibanco snaps up stake in broker Ideal for $118m

Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco is set to acquire a stake in digital and cloud-based brokerage firm Ideal.

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.

Cyber InsurTech Stoïk bags €3.8m to push forward development

French firm Stoïk has raised €3.8m from a new funding round to help the company with its development efforts.

Cequence Security lands $60m funding to meet rising API security demand

US API security firm Cequence Security has raised $60m from a Series C funding raise led by Menlo Ventures.

Investors pour funds into Tradeshifts’ vision

Tradeshift, a B2B commerce platform with embedded FinTech services, has secured more than $200m in funding and debt from a combination of existing and...

Market consolidation in InsurTech: who wins and who loses?

An increased demand of InsurTech services has continued to attract steady stream of innovative new entrants to the industry, and incumbents have had to...

Why cloud technology is key for digital platform speed and scalability

One of the key factors for companies in the digital age is ensuring that consumers can access their information quickly and efficiently. When these processes become too slow, this can have a damaging effect on the user experience.

Malaysian challenger bank BigPay hauls in $100m to fund Asian expansion

BigPay, the FinTech arm of airline AirAsia, has secured an investment of $100m from South Korea's SK Group to further its mission to become the leading challenger bank in Southeast Asia.

JPMorgan to acquire ESG-focused FinTech startup OpenInvest

American banking giant, JPMorgan to acquire San Francisco-based OpenInvest, a FinTech startup that allows customisation and reporting on ESG investments.

Tessian looks toward acceleration following $65m Series C

UK security company Tessian has closed a $65m Series C funding round led by March Capital.

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Encompass

Alex Ford takes charge as Encompass Corporation’s CRO

Encompass Corporation, a market-leading provider of CDI solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Ford as their new CRO.
corruption

Navigating the complexities of global bribery and corruption risks

Bribery and corruption pose some of the most significant threats to the integrity of global business operations in the modern day. 
Ensuring digital resilience: How to prepare for DORA regulations

Ensuring digital resilience: How to prepare for DORA regulations

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which took effect on January 16, 2023, is a crucial piece of legislation designed to bolster the digital resilience of the financial sector.
Leveraging advanced ESG metrics for sustainable investment success

Leveraging advanced ESG metrics for sustainable investment success

Comprehensive ESG due diligence is crucial not only for ensuring regulatory compliance but also for enhancing transparency, optimising portfolio value, and driving sustainable growth....

How risk executives can turn compliance challenges into strategic opportunities

In the fast-evolving world of risk management, where the challenges are substantial and the opponents are constantly adapting.

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