apps
Scanbot recently highlighted the benefit that can be accrued from employee apps with the use of integrated scanning functions.
AI
In a world that is constantly evolving, AI is proving to to be one of the biggest change-makers. How is it shaping finance? 
The biggest WealthTech trends from H1 2023
While it might only feel like a couple of weeks have passed since we toasted in 2023, we’re already at the midway point of the year. Like the previous few years, 2023 has had its fair share of shocking developments. One of these was the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) which shook the financial sector. SVB became the...
trade
In a recent post, RegTech firm Eventus outlined key reasons why practitioners must be the key drivers behind trade compliance. 
FedNow
In an endeavour to modernise financial transactions, the Federal Reserve launched its instant payment platform, the FedNow Service.
Colleen AI
Colleen AI, an AI platform specialising in optimising payment collections for the multifamily real estate sector, has bagged $3.5m.
Primer, an innovative payments automation platform, offers the infrastructure needed for seamless commerce experiences. Their new partner, Volt, specialises in constructing global infrastructure for real-time payments, thus significantly contributing to the world of instant banking transactions. The primary impetus behind this partnership is the current challenging economic environment in the UK, with high inflation and a looming cost of living...
Quantuma and Aethon Partners advise Clausematch on its sale to Corlytics
Quantuma, an international advisory firm, has recently facilitated the sale of Clausematch, an acclaimed RegTech firm, to Corlytics, based in Ireland. Quantuma's team led by Managing Director Adrian Howells and Assistant Manager George Fawcett, worked in collaboration with Aethon Partners' David Schreiter and Stephan Werner, and Rebecca Burford and Pei Li Kew from Charles Russell Speechlys to secure the deal. Recognised...
ThoughtSpot secures $200m acquisition of Mode Analytics
ThoughtSpot, an innovative company leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for analytics, has announced the completion of its $200m acquisition of Mode Analytics, a contemporary Business Intelligence (BI) platform connecting data teams with business teams to foster significant impact. The acquisition aims to revolutionise business intelligence through a comprehensive suite of AI-driven analytics tools for global data teams. This move propels ThoughtSpot...
16 million UK residents unaware of debt risk with BNPL
Approximately 16 million UK residents remain oblivious to the financial risks associated with 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) services, says research from responsible lender, Creditspring. The study reveals a severe misunderstanding of BNPL services, showing that 31% of UK adults don't recognise that BNPL purchases could lead to debt. This unawareness rises to 51% for individuals aged 18-24, who are...

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Don’t miss this week’s 17 FinTech funding rounds

It was a slower week for the FinTech sector, compared to some in the past couple of months. A total of $623m was raised...
Goldwise launches to shake up precious metals investing

Goldwise launches to shake up precious metals investing

Goldwise, a UK FinTech founded by former Royal Mint executives, has launched a mobile trading platform designed to give savers and investors a simpler...

AI adoption in financial services accelerates globally

Nearly half of consumers worldwide are now turning to artificial intelligence to inform their savings and investment choices, according to EY, a professional services...

Adyen acquires Talon.One for €750m

Adyen, the global financial technology, has agreed to acquire Berlin-based loyalty and incentives platform Talon.One for a total consideration of €750m. The deal will see...
M-Files launches three industry-specific document solutions

M-Files launches three industry-specific document solutions

Document management specialist M-Files has unveiled three new industry-specific applications: M-Files for Tax Advisory, M-Files for Quality, and M-Files for Contracts. This marks a...

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