Tag: digital banking

UK FinTech Allica Bank raises $155m Series D

Allica Bank, a UK-based digital bank focused on serving established small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured fresh capital of $155m.  The company has raised...

Real-time AML: Stopping scams before money vanishes

The speed of modern finance has transformed convenience for consumers, but it has also reshaped the fraud landscape. Instant bank transfers and crypto transactions...

Backbase and Plaid partner to power AI banking

Backbase, an AI-powered banking platform provider, has partnered with Plaid, a data network serving as the analytics layer for financial services, to tackle data...

Exponential data vs linear compliance: the crunch

The mathematics of exponential data growth is colliding head-on with legacy compliance architecture. Across FinTech and digital banking, two powerful forces are reshaping operational...

Monzo AML fine signals scalable compliance era

In July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined Monzo Bank £21m for serious anti-money laundering (AML) control failings, marking one of the most...

Canadian FinTech funding stabilised in 2025 driven by a 32% rise...

Key Canadian FinTech investment stats in 2025: Canadian FinTech funding stabilised in 2025 with a 15% YoY increase Deals over $100m rose by 32%...

SME Bank selects Flagright to enhance transaction monitoring and screening

SME Bank has partnered with Flagright to strengthen its real-time financial crime controls while maintaining operational speed and scalability. The partnership follows a detailed evaluation of Flagright’s...

Varo Bank raises $123.9m growth round led by Coliseum Capital

Varo Bank, a US-based all-digital nationally chartered consumer bank, has announced a $123.9m growth investment as it looks to enter its next phase of...

US firms continue to dominate the global FinTech market securing six...

Key global FinTech investment stats in Q4 2025: Global FinTech investments increased by 53% YoY US firms secured six of the top 10 deals...

Lunar raises €46m to fuel Nordic banking expansion

Nordic challenger bank Lunar, a digital full-service bank serving consumers and businesses, has announced a €46m capital increase to accelerate growth across the Nordic...

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