Global

October 23, 2024 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte Global released the latest Global Future of Cyber survey, which found that cybersecurity is becoming a cornerstone of organizations’ growth strategies and business plans amidst the complex threat landscape. The research study findings shared recently by Deloitte Global’s largest cyber-related survey to date show… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite the arrest of key operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has reportedly “discovered a new light version focused on Mexico, targeting around 30 banks.” These findings are to… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Jumio explained that its portfolio now covers advanced innovations in biometrics, liveness detection, and anti-spoofing technologies Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, announced that it reportedly has more than 300 issued patents and patent applications. The strength… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest continues to support the European energy transition with €450 million financing of solar power projects in Southern Europe. NatWest has recently teamed up with Glennmont Partners in order to finance the construction of 17 solar photovoltaic projects across Spain, Italy and Portugal with a… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital banking platform CaixaBank consolidates its position in mobile banking and partners with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to enhance customer experience. CaixaBank closed the first months of the year with 4.4 million customers with cards linked to mobile devices, figures that are “on the rise,” with… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 7:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The number of global banks losing clients to slow and inefficient know your customer (KYC) onboarding practices has surged to a record high this year, according to new research from Fenergo, the provider of solutions for KYC, client lifecycle management (CLM) and transaction monitoring. A… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new European initiative has now been introduced in order to improve instant payments between different currencies. The European Central Bank (ECB) is now launching an initiative aimed at making it easier for companies to develop services for making instant payments between different currencies. Initially,… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 7:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Garanti BBVA Kripto aims to provide high performance, security, and customer trust standards of digital assets by entering strategic collaborations with Ripple through the service received from its subsidiary and IBM, for the safe custody of its digital asset trading platform, which reportedly serves more… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 11:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has shared a Half Year Fraud Report 2024. According to the latest update from UK Finance, fraud continues to pose a major “threat” to the United Kingdom as well as potentially cause “serious harm’ to individuals and society in general. During the first… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 10:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

DataCrunch, a European provider of artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, has secured €12 million in a seed funding round led by venture capital firm byFounders. The investment aims to bolster the company’s infrastructure as it strives to become Europe’s first hyperscaler, enhancing service delivery for… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) has launched margin investing in the United Kindom. Robinhood Markets noted that their “competitive” rates for UK customers range from 5.2% to 6.25%. At Robinhood Markets, they claim to be empowering customers with the tools they need to navigate the financial… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zip announced recently a $190 million Series D funding round, raising the company’s valuation to $2.2 billion. The latest investment round reported by Zip is said to have been led by BOND, with additional new investors Adams Street, Alkeon, (some others) along with Zip’s existing… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Projectworks has reportedly completed a Series A $5 million capital raise. This investment enables them to accelerate the growth of their team across New Zealand and the Silicon Valley to drive more value for Projectworks customers. Projectworks is professional services automation software that connects with… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently shared a comprehensive update on crypto-asset registrations processes, which are said to be focused on building strong foundations. The FCA noted in its extensive update that quite often, they are asked about the number of companies they… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alex Jimenez from Backbase has shared key insights with Crowdfund Insider. Alex mainly focused on the advantages of leveraging the latest Fintech technologies and how innovative tech may be used to complement existing banking solutions. Alex Jimenez serves as the Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase. He… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 8:32 am By JD Alois  |  

US-based Pipe is expanding into the UK by collaborating with GoCardless. Pipe is a Fintech that makes financial tools accessible to smaller firms, including embedded financing. GoCardless is a global payments firm with over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names. Under the partnership, Pipe’s… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new research report for the G20 on tokenization aims to highlight the various opportunities, risks and future considerations for central banks. As explained in the update shared by BIS, tokenization could potentially have significant implications for the future of finance as well as the… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest (AIM: LdINV) has reportedly secured a £300 million financing syndicate with BNP Paribas, Barclays, and HSBC. LendInvest, the UK’s platform for property finance, has recently confirmed the renewal of its £300 million revolving warehouse financing agreement with BNP Paribas, Barclays Bank PLC, as well… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru has shared their latest loan portfolio overview for the month of September 2024. Estateguru are pleased to share the key highlights from the past month, which has been a solid period for the investment platform. Estateguru reports that they saw fairly steady / consistent… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 1:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Matrixport, a crypto financial services hub, announced the completion of its all-cash acquisition of Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG (CFAM), which is a licensed Swiss digital asset manager that had earlier been part of the Deutsche Börse Group-owned Crypto Finance Group (CFG). Now doing business… Read More