The finance sector is investing wisely in cyber security tools and technologies despite allocating less than a third (32%) of their IT budget to security, according to new research from UK cyber security services firm, Bridewell.

Finastra today announced the availability of Finastra Digital Banking Insights, an app for Fusion Digital Banking that harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide financial institutions with actionable insights into account holder behaviour.

Zest AI, the leader in automating underwriting with more accurate and inclusive lending insights powered by AI, announced today that the company has raised over $50 million in a new growth round.

United Fintech, the go-to platform for capital markets digitisation, broadens its global reach and expansion of its leadership team with a move into the Asia Pacific market, appointing Cameron Booth as head of APAC to drive its growth.

Darwinium, a pioneering new Customer Protection Platform, has today announced a seed funding round of $10 million USD led by Blackbird alongside Airtree, both Australian headquartered Venture Capitalist firms. The initial funding round, raised to elevate the global launch of the company into the security and fraud sector, will be targeted towards both product and customer expansion.

Seven startups from around the world seek to champion innovation through the Mastercard Start Path program 

Capchase, the leading provider of non-dilutive capital for SaaS companies, today announced its entry into Germany. The move is the latest milestone in Capchase’s expansion across Europe. In 2022 Capchase has expanded to the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, and launched a European HQ in London.

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BlueSnap, the payment orchestration platform of choice for leading B2B and B2C businesses has expanded its partnership with top eCommerce agency, objectsource to support online sellers across Europe.

Enjaz Payment Services Company, a leading Fintech company licensed by the Saudi Central Bank announced a partnership with Thunes, a global leader in cross-border payments. This agreement will help our customers in Saudi Arabia to make instant international transfers globally to bank accounts and digital wallets using Thunes payment  network. The signing ceremony took place at the Seamless Conference held in Riyadh.