Rising demand for high-quality carbon credits fuels market growth to $3bn
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is poised for a banner year, with projections indicating that it could reach a value of $3bn in 2024.
KONA I and IDEX Biometrics launch revolutionary biometric smart cards in Japan
KONA I, a leader in smart card and technology platforms, has teamed up with IDEX Biometrics to bring a biometric smart card to Japan.  The partnership is a direct response to the escalating issue of credit card fraud in Japan, which has seen a 30% increase year over year, reaching a staggering USD 294m. This alarming trend has prompted banks...
From iconic liveries to memorable, yet farcical characters, Formula One has a rich, colourful, and yet troubled past with sponsors. With global brands such as Marlboro, Vodafone, and Petronas weaving their way into the annuls of the sport’s history, it is no surprise that many FinTechs have tried to do so too. Renowned names, in the form of Visa and Cash App, being the latest, as they penned a controversial deal to rebrand Alpha Tauri under a new guise and moniker: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. Ahead of the 2024 season, FinTech Global investigates whether there is any correlation between performance on track – and success in the business world. 
From iconic liveries to memorable, yet farcical characters, Formula One has a rich, colourful, and yet troubled past with sponsors. With global brands such as Marlboro, Vodafone, and Petronas weaving their way into the annuls of the sport’s history, it is no surprise that many FinTechs have tried to do so too. Renowned names, in the form of Visa and Cash App, being the latest, as they penned a controversial deal to rebrand Alpha Tauri under a new guise and moniker: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. Ahead of the 2024 season, FinTech Global investigates whether there is any correlation between performance on track – and success in the business world. 
Cross River and Aeropay forge game-changing partnership
Cross River Bank, known for its innovative technology infrastructure that powers embedded financial solutions, has teamed up with Aeropay, a frontrunner in digital payment solutions. The core reason behind this partnership is to provide gamers with instant access to their winnings. Cross River stands out as a technology infrastructure provider, focusing on embedded financial solutions that offer significant value across various...
Fineksus revolutionises AML compliance with new Inspector API launch
Fineksus, a trailblazer in the FinTech sector, has launched the Inspector API,  offering an advanced, cost-effective solution for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Name Screening.
Entrust's potential acquisition of Onfido to set new standards in identity verification
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data protection, is in exclusive discussions to acquire Onfido, a leading provider of cloud-based, AI-powered identity verification (IDV) technology, based in London.
Oliver Wyman to boost digital payments expertise with Innopay acquisition
Oliver Wyman, a premier global management consulting firm and a part of Marsh McLennan, has announced its decision to acquire Innopay, a consultancy renowned for its specialisation in digital transactions.
Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider, has introduced an automated generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) record summary capability.
Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider, has introduced an automated generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) record summary capability.
In an age where digital solutions are at the heart of enterprise operations, establishing strong operational resilience is paramount. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) emerges as a transformative regulatory framework, aiming to overhaul digital operations throughout the European Union (EU).
Kroll, a prominent independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has announced the appointment of a new head for its new U.S. Financial Crime Advisory (FCA) practice.
Kroll, a prominent independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has announced the appointment of a new head for its new U.S. Financial Crime Advisory (FCA) practice.

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Versana raises $43m led by BNP Paribas to modernise loan markets

Versana raises $43m led by BNP Paribas to modernise loan markets

Versana, a digital infrastructure platform for the broadly syndicated loan and private credit markets, has closed a $43m capital raise led by BNP Paribas,...
Upstart secures $1.25bn forward-flow deal with Fortress

Upstart secures $1.25bn forward-flow deal with Fortress

Upstart, an AI-powered lending marketplace, has entered into a forward-flow agreement with funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. Under the deal, Fortress will...
Sahi raises $33m Series B at $200m valuation

Sahi raises $33m Series B at $200m valuation

Bengaluru-based broking platform Sahi, backed by Accel and Elevation Capital, has secured $33m in a Series B funding round. The investment was backed by Accel...
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Is identity now becoming the new perimeter of financial regulation?

Financial regulation has always been shaped by the boundaries it seeks to defend. Once, those boundaries were physical—bank branches, vaults, national borders. Then they...

MCO explores trading oversight gaps after SFC enforcement action

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fined a responsible officer at a licensed securities firm HK$1m and handed down a four-and-a-half-year industry...

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