Tag: BlackRock

UK companies dominate Europe’s PayTech sector in Q1 with 40% share...

Key European PayTech stats in Q1 2024: • European PayTech deal activity totalled at 27 deals in Q1 2024, a 55% drop from Q1 2023 •...

PPRO secures €85m in landmark funding to expand global payment solutions

PPRO, a prominent local payments platform, has successfully completed a dual tranche funding round, raising a substantial €85m.

10x Banking secures strategic investment, forging ahead in core banking innovation

10x Banking, a transformational player in the FinTech industry, has closed a fresh round of investment.

BlackRock to begin GenAI implementation in January 2024

Global investment giant BlackRock has announced the forthcoming rollout of generative AI tools to its staff and clients.  

BlackRock’s Larry Fink claps back at anti-ESG claims in Republican debate

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently robustly defended the investment firm against accusations hurled during the Republican debate.

Balancing Profits and Purpose: The Rise of ESG Proxy Voting

ESG proxy voting is rapidly emerging as a tool that shareholders are using to find a balance between profit maximisation and social impact. With environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in the limelight, the traditional boardroom proxy vote, once a mere formality, is now a powerful instrument for change.

FinTech companies account for 20% of new unicorns in September 2023

Overall there were five new unicorns announced across all sectors in September 2023 with one being FinTech, a 20% share of new unicorns. Kin Insurance,...

BlackRock innovates with climate transition-oriented private debt fund

BlackRock has stepped into the eco-friendly investment arena, unveiling its latest Climate Transition-Focused Private Debt Fund.

Plum teams up with BlackRock to unveil ‘Plum Interest’ in UK...

Plum, the leading smart money app, has rolled out a groundbreaking product named ‘Plum Interest’ that promises to revolutionise how users in the UK...

FX liquidity FinTech DMALINK secures £437k in crowdfunding campaign

DMALINK, a renowned name in the FinTech realm, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The firm successfully concluded its crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform, raising an impressive £437,404, a feat even more commendable considering it exceeded their initial target of £425,010.

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