Galileo Releases 2 Fraud-Fighting Tools

This week, SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) subsidiary Galileo Financial Technologies unveiled Galileo Instant Verification Engine (GIVE) and Transaction Risk GScore, its two newest fraud-fighting tools. As digital transactions surge and cyber threats evolve, these tools offer fintechs, financial institutions and businesses advanced real-time fraud detection and risk… Read More

European Digital Bank bunq Announces Business Expansion Strategy, Will Aim to Double Headcount in 2024

In a bid to become the world’s first global neobank for digital nomads, bunq announces plans to grow its global headcount by 70% by the end of 2024. This move comes as 40 million people globally are choosing “location-independent careers.” In order to fulfill its… Read More

Shanghai Unveils 31-Point Plan to Become Global Fintech Hub

Shanghai has unveiled an ambitious action plan to position itself as a global Fintech hub, with 31 measures aimed at upgrading the city’s financial technology landscape over the next three to five years. The action plan, released by the municipal government on Friday, outlines a… Read More

Betterment for Advisors Becomes Betterment Advisor Solutions, Reflecting Expanded Functionality

Betterment, which claims to be one of the largest independent digital financial advisors, has recently announced that Betterment for Advisors, its RIA custody division, has changed its name to Betterment Advisor Solutions to “better reflect the breadth of products and services it offers.” Betterment Advisor… Read More

UK’s Lending Standards Board (LSB) Introduces Stronger Protections for SMEs with Personal Guarantees

The Lending Standards Board (LSB) has strengthened provisions on personal guarantees within the Standards of Lending Practice for business customers. The changes will help ensure lenders are clear “with guarantors about what they are signing up to, and help avoid situations where a guarantor is… Read More

Mubadala Invests in Revolut, Valuing Fintech at $45bn

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, has taken its first stake in London-based Fintech company Revolut, participating in a share sale that valued the firm at $45 billion. Revolut is one of the largest crowdfunding success stories. During its early days, the company raised money… Read More

SMBs Not Bothered by Inflation, Uncertainty, But Many Are Still Making Costly Financial Management Mistakes – Research

Bluevine, the banking platform that serves as the financial operating system for startups and small businesses, announced its 2024 Mid-Year Business Owner Success Survey (BOSS) Report, benchmarking the data behind the actual decisions that US-based small business owners (SBOs) are making and informing their future… Read More

Alternative Investment Platform CAIS Expands Relationship with Focus Financial Partners Inc

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced today an expanded relationship with Focus Financial Partners Inc., a partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms that collectively oversee more than $400B in client assets. This expanded relationship makes CAIS the preferred provider “to consolidate… Read More

Fintech Razorpay Introduces Faster Order Placement Solution to Enhance Checkout Experience

Fintech firm Razorpay is pleased to introduce QuickBuy, which is described as the company’s 1-click order placement solution designed that aims to “to simplify and speed up the checkout experience.” Powered by Razorpay’s robust data network and advanced personalization capabilities, QuickBuy reportedly “transforms the traditional,… Read More

Mortgage Fintech Polly Welcomes $25M Capital Infusion

Polly, a provider of mortgage capital markets technology, this week announced $25 million in new growth equity capital. The raise was led by 8VC, with participation from existing investors including Menlo Ventures, Meritech, Khosla Ventures, and Fifth Wall. The funds are earmarked for research, development,… Read More

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