Singapore-based cybersecurity company Blackpanda has raised $15m for its Series A, which was co-led by Primavera Venture Partners and Gaw Capital Partners.

With the capital, Blackpanda plans to expand its technology-enabled cybersecurity services, including digital forensics and incident response. The CyberTech will also continue the development of its AI and machine learning cybersecurity InsurTech platform.

As the cost of living tightens its grip on household finances, many consumers are finding themselves struggling to keep up with soaring mortgage rates. The Bank of England has warned that four million households will face more expensive mortgages next year, with rising interest rates and inflation putting finances under strain.

10th African Islamic Finance Summit (AIFS) will be held in The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, The Gambia on 22nd February 2022 with two-days post event workshop. The main objective of this event is to designate the significance of Islamic finance, its sustainability, impact on economy and society and opportunities for Africa. West Africa is the emerging market for Islamic Banking and Finance, Anglophone countries Nigeria and Francophone Senegal are the hub, those are playing distinguish role.

AppTech Payments Corp., a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, today announced that it has successfully cured the Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency. Nasdaq has informed AppTech that its Panel has determined to continue the listing of the Company’s securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market and is closing the matter.

HPS, the leading global provider of payment solutions and services, today announced the opening of a new office in Singapore to support the business’ continued growth in Asia.

Oneiro Solutions, a fintech start-up transforming the syndicated loan industry with its end-to-end digital platform, DLX, has appointed two more members to its board of directors - Chris Hardie and Paul Mitchell. 

Axyon AI, a leading developer of artificial intelligence-based solutions for asset management, announces its partnership with C8 Technologies, a fintech company that has developed a global platform where customers have access to a marketplace with strategies and can trade underlying assets directly via their own broker.

AccessPay, the leading corporate-to-bank integration partner, today announced the release of its report: The Drive to Digital: Finance Transformation Trends for 2023. The report follows AccessPay’s series of Drive to Digital* events that took place in late 2022 and explores the theme of financial transformation and the possibilities offered by embedded corporate banking.

Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show, appoints Ken Gibbs as the new Editor-in-Chief. Ken Gibbs brings over 20 years of experience in digital and social media marketing to Money20/20 with a track record in delivering growth for several major media companies such as ViacomCBS, BET Networks, Aol Time Warner, and Prime Video.

Newcastle Building Society is collaborating with shared bank branch innovator OneBanx, to provide access to a multi-bank kiosk in two of its branches in the North East and North Yorkshire as part of a ground-breaking pilot aiming to keep cash alive and high streets vibrant in local communities.