1. Can you highlight some of the key themes and topics that will be covered at this year’s IFGS, and how they reflect the current trends in the fintech industry? 

The Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) returns on the 15th and 16th of April to the historic Guildhall, right in the heart of the City of London. 

Electronica Finance Limited (EFL), one of India’s largest providers of loans to MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), today said that it has agreed upon $48 million of new funding.

According to the United Nations, 2-5% of global GDP is laundered each year, amounting to $800 billion - $2 trillion in US dollars. Of course, due to the clandestine nature of money laundering, the extent of it can be considered fairly unclear. But the problem with it is clear. 

PowerPay, a leading fintech company specializing in real-time lending and payment solutions for contractors and physicians announced the closing of their inaugural securitization obtained by home improvement and elective medical loans and a 144A transaction rated by KBRA.

Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company (Oka)™ has closed a $10-million investor raise that sets the foundations for its next growth phase. 

Hello Alice, the fintech platform connecting 1.5 million small businesses to capital, connections, and opportunities, announced today the close of a Series C funding round with QED Investors, Mastercard, and others, bringing their total company valuation to $130 million. This new funding will continue to fuel Hello Alice's expansion of its capital offerings and AI-driven financial health tools for small businesses.

Moomoo, one of the world's leading investment and trading platforms, has proudly announced a global strategic partnership with Nasdaq, a premier provider of platforms and services for global capital markets. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two esteemed brands, who share a commitment to empowering investors with advanced trading technology and comprehensive market insights.