dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform specialising in high-growth markets, has joined forces with Topper, a service from Uphold known for its multi-asset digital money platform. This strategic partnership leverages dLocal's extensive payment processing expertise alongside Uphold's innovative financial solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance financial accessibility across emerging markets, targeting regions where traditional banking services are less prevalent and the...
Lettuce Financial secures $15m in Series A to bolster solopreneur support
Lettuce Financial, a pioneering FinTech company specialising in automated accounting and tax solutions for solopreneurs, has successfully closed a $15m Series A funding round.
Lendbuzz secures $400m in forward flow agreement with Viola Credit to expand auto finance reach
Lendbuzz, an AI-based FinTech company from Boston, MA, announced a significant financial milestone with a new $400m forward flow program secured with Viola Credit, a global alternative asset manager.
DiMuto secures $5.9m in Series A to expand AgriFood digital solutions globally
DiMuto, a pioneering AgriFood trade solutions company based in Singapore, has announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round, amassing a significant US$5.9m.
Prior to the pandemic, wealth management was a sector known for its personal, high-touch interactions. Customers expected face-to-face meetings in exclusive offices, often with relationship managers in tailored suits. However, COVID-19 changed everything, accelerating the industry's digitisation process. This shift has led wealth management firms to explore new advisory models, including hybrid approaches that blend traditional and digital services. Global IT business products provider Comarch opens up on this transformation, and looks ahead to the future of wealth management.
Prior to the pandemic, wealth management was a sector known for its personal, high-touch interactions. Customers expected face-to-face meetings in exclusive offices, often with relationship managers in tailored suits. However, COVID-19 changed everything, accelerating the industry's digitisation process. This shift has led wealth management firms to explore new advisory models, including hybrid approaches that blend traditional and digital services....
TransBnk
TransBnk, a burgeoning transaction banking platform, has successfully garnered $4m in its latest Series A funding.
Japan ESG
Amid the fluctuating global landscape for ESG investments, Japan stands out with a robust approach that continues to attract both corporations and financial markets.
Synergy Cloud, an independent claims management system (CMS) provider, has announced a new partnership with Claim Technology to develop joint solutions for the claims market.
Synergy Cloud, an independent claims management system (CMS) provider, has announced a new partnership with Claim Technology to develop joint solutions for the claims market.
CSDDD
A study by Mannheim Business School has found that despite the enactment of Germany's supply chain due diligence law last year, most firms continue to rely on financial metrics over sustainability when selecting suppliers.
Jetty, a financial services company focused on making home renting more affordable and accessible, has partnered with Socotra to bolster its insurance operations.
Jetty, a financial services company focused on making home renting more affordable and accessible, has partnered with Socotra to bolster its insurance operations.

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