mea Appoints UK Managing Director to Drive UK Growth
- 2 years 8 months ago
- Insurtech
mea, the AI-powered processing platform for the global insurance industry, has today announced the appointment of Graeme Asquith as UK Managing Director. This is a new role reflecting mea’s rapid global growth and the huge opportunity that intelligent process automation represents for the insurance industry.
West Midlands FinTech Sector Has Generated £474 Million, According to SuperTech
- 2 years 8 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The West Midlands is now recognised as one of three FinTech hubs in the UK, according to a new report revealing that the sector supports more than 11,000 jobs in the region.
Laser Digital Opens Japan Office, Appoints Hideaki Kudo as Head
- 2 years 8 months ago
- Asset Management
Laser Digital, Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hideaki Kudo as a Representative Director and head of Laser’s new office in Tokyo.
Orient Futures Singapore Harnesses Integral’s Technology to Fuel Global Growth
- 2 years 8 months ago
- Financial
Integral, a leading currency technology provider to the financial markets, has today announced that Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte Ltd ("Orient Futures Singapore”), a global provider of futures and foreign exchange (FX) brokerage services, has deployed Integral’s end-to-end currency trading solution to empower its growing global client base, streamline trading operations and access a broader market.
Business Lender Sonovate Secures Xero Certification in Latest Boost to Reporting and Reconciliation Capabilities
- 2 years 8 months ago
- PaaS
Sonovate, the fintech provider of funding and technology services to recruitment businesses, consultancies and online freelancer platforms, has secured certification from Xero, a global leader in cloud accounting software, allowing it to streamline financial management for its customers and recognising its strong technology integration capabilities.
Yoti Releases a New Digital ID App with Lloyds Bank
- 2 years 8 months ago
- Digital Identity
Yoti has released a new Digital ID app with Lloyds Bank - Lloyds Bank Smart ID. The app gives people a more private, secure and convenient way to prove their age or identity from their phone.
XConnect Partners with Sekura.id to Combat Digital Identity Fraud in Banking, Fintech, and E-Commerce
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Digital Identity
XConnect, a Somos Company, the provider of world-class numbering intelligence solutions has partnered with Sekura.id, a leading global provider of mobile identity data, to assist in the fight against digital identity fraud for global banks, fintech innovators, and crypto and consumer brands.
iFX EXPO International 2023 Wraps Up Another Successful Event
- 2 years 9 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The city welcomed over 4,000 fintech professionals from across the world for the event that was held at the City of Dreams Integrated Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, from September 19 to 21, 2023. Running for more than 10 years, iFX EXPO International gives C-suite executives a common platform to connect, collaborate and build a community that leads the financial space into a transformative future.
GOBankingRates Is Helping Americans Save More Ahead of National Savings Day
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Banking
Many Americans strive to save more money but aren't actually taking the steps necessary to do so. GOBankingRates wants to empower our readers to take the actions needed to save more for their various goals by offering approachable tips and advice as part of our National Savings Day content series.
Gen X and Millennials Now Outspend Gen Z on Buy Now, Pay Later Services
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Lending
Millennials and Gen X said they spent more than Gen Z when it comes to using buy now, pay later for online shopping over the past 12 months according to the latest Q3 2023 Consumer Pulse survey from a global information and insights company TransUnion. Compared to 54% of Millennials and 39% of Gen X who reported spending spent above £500, only 35% of Gen Z said they spent above this amount.
Cardless Unveils Enhanced Simon Card with 5% Cash Back at Every Store At Simon Centres
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Credit Cards
Cardless, Inc., a San Francisco-based leader in financial technology, is announcing a game-changing upgrade to the Simon® American Express® Credit Card, providing shoppers with an unprecedented level of rewards.
Curve Connects with PayPal to Bolster Payments Suite
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Payments
All-in-one card app Curve has added integration with PayPal to its suite of payment options. Customers will be able to directly connect their personal or business PayPal account to Curve without having to enter account, debit or credit card details, and select it as their preferred payment option to make purchases in-store, expanding PayPal’s reach to include all point-of-sale and contactless transactions.
Farther Announces Closing $31 Million Series B Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Boosting Valuation to $131 Million
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Fundraising News
Farther – the leading technology-centric wealth management firm – announced today the successful closure of its oversubscribed Series B, securing $31 million in investments for the round. This achievement has propelled the firm's valuation to $131 million, marking a 2.5x increase compared to its previous valuation – all within a span of approximately one year since the successful completion of its Series A funding round.
10th Annual Best Practices for Capital Management and CCAR
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Management
Capital Management and CCAR are key priorities for banks in the US today. It is of crucial importance that banks ensure that they can pass upcoming CCAR exams and overcome the current challenges faced by the state of the economic environment and subsequent new scenarios they are facing. Banks need to ensure their capital management practices fit macroeconomic influences and emerging risks, incorporate climate risk considerations and re-evaluate...
albo Secures $40 Million in Series C Investment Round, Paving the Way to Become Mexico's First Profitable Neobank
- 2 years 9 months ago
- Fundraising News
Mexican neobank, albo, has proudly announced its latest accomplishment of closing a growth funding round worth $40m. The recent infusion was spearheaded by United States-based Morpheus Ventures. The funding round also witnessed significant backing from former supporters like the US-based Valar Ventures and Mexico’s own Nazca Ventures. This fund collection serves as a landmark achievement in albo’s development.
