Safaricom, a prominent telecommunication leader in East Africa, and Mastercard, a global pioneer in payment technology, have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming the payment acceptance and cross-border remittance landscape in Kenya.

Davies, a specialist in professional services and technology for the insurance, financial services, and regulated markets, has announced a strategic partnership with Majesco, a global leader in cloud-based insurance software solutions.

CSI, a prominent FinTech provider, known for its comprehensive financial software and technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Velocity Solutions, renowned for its intelligent deposit growth and overdraft management software.

Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital.

KOHO, a pioneering FinTech company, alongside Propel Holdings, known for its brand Fora Credit, have announced an exclusive partnership to augment lending access across Canada.

Ferovinum, the innovative funding and supply chain platform for the wine and spirits industry, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing £17.5m.

Colibid, the Spanish FinTech platform that pioneered the country’s first mortgage auction system, has successfully raised €400,000 in a Seed Round.

Forward Financing, a prominent FinTech company based in Boston, has announced an increase in its existing credit facility from $250m to $450m.

Picus Security, a trailblazer in cybersecurity validation, announced today that it has secured a $45m growth investment.

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