Tagged: financial

February 23, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list after more than three years, following significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework, the global financial watchdog said. The FATF, which monitors global efforts to combat… Read More

November 25, 2023 @ 6:47 pm By Michael Wong  |  

India-based micro-lender Arohan Financial Services is reportedly planning to expand its digital lending operations as part of its overall goal of revolutionizing microfinance with digital push. Arohan said it will leverage its ‘Apna Arohan’ app for more efficient loan disbursements and improved repayment compliance. Launched… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 11:01 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Swiss National Bank said on Thursday it will start a pilot project next month using central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial institutions. The project, named Helvetia Phase III, will involve the use of wholesale CBDC on the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) platform, a… Read More

September 14, 2023 @ 8:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), the International Financial Centre in the UAE’s capital, has showcased impressive growth during the first half of 2023, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a ‘falcon economy’ and a predominant financial powerhouse in the GCC region. The number of investment firms… Read More

September 9, 2023 @ 3:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Exiger, a SaaS company that has transformed the manner in which corporations, government agencies, and banks handle supply chains, declared its intention to sell its renowned Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) division to Capgemini, a predominant business and tech transformation service firm. The conclusion of this… Read More

March 25, 2023 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the MENA and South Asia region, officially announced the launch of its venture building programme, ‘DIFC Launchpad’. The initiative seeks to develop a strong venture building model “that promotes the growth of innovative start-ups and… Read More

May 20, 2021 @ 7:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Ignition, an Australia-based digital financial advising platform, announced this week it has launched its services in the UK.  Founded in 2014, Ignition describes itself as a global advisor technology specialist for financial institutions seeking to help more customers have access to financial advise in… Read More

May 11, 2021 @ 3:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S.-based buy now pay later fintech Affirm announced on Tuesday the financial results of its fiscal 2021 third quarter, which ended on March 31, 2021.  According to Max Levchin, Founder and CEO of Affirm, the company’s third-quarter results reflect on the continuous progress towards… Read More

May 10, 2021 @ 9:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Expend, a UK-based AI-powered fintech, has successfully secured its initial £500,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The funding round, which recently made its debut, has already attracted more than 100 Seedrs investors. Founded in 2016, Expend claims it has steadily grown its customer… Read More

May 6, 2021 @ 10:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S. fintech Plaid announced on Thursday it has joined forces with Railsbank. Plaid reported that through the new partnership, Railsbank customers in the UK will have access to Plaid’s Payment Initiation API to accept instant bank payments directly within their app or website. Plaid… Read More

April 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BitGo, a digital asset financial services provider, recently announced it has acquired Lumina, a financial platform for managing digital assets. BitGo reported that with the acquisition, it introduced its next-generation wallet platform: BitGo Portfolio: Clients can now bring data from any exchange or wallet into a single dashboard… Read More

April 15, 2021 @ 1:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  ShareVision, a UK-based live streaming platform specifically for trading, economics, and finance, has raised nearly £375,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2020, ShareVision is providing a “level of access” to traders, economists, and financiers that it claims has not been seen before. “Our… Read More

April 7, 2021 @ 12:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Avant announced on Wednesday it has completed the acquisition of Zero Financial and neobank Level. Avant reported the acquisition of Level will allow it to expand its reach by offering digital banking experiences to its American customers. According to Avant, Level offers cashback… Read More

February 24, 2021 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Microsoft announced on Wednesday the plans to release Microsoft Cloud For Financial Services. According to Microsoft, the Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services is an end-to-end solution designed for even the most complex control frameworks and regulatory requirements.  “By integrating existing and new capabilities in… Read More

February 17, 2021 @ 8:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PayDashboard, a UK-based interactive payslip platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new financial wellbeing marketplace, Moneysmart. According to PayDashboard, the marketplace smart matches consumers with a range of suitable financial products and services based on their lifestyles, attitudes to money and financial situations…. Read More

February 10, 2021 @ 11:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Longevity Card, a UK-based mobile app for managing funds and leading healthy lifestyles, is now seeking a minimum of £415,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2020, Longevity Card claims to be new way to manage money and lead a… Read More

January 11, 2021 @ 2:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Jassby, Inc., a U.S.-based family finance mobile app startup, has successfully raised more than $2.9 million through its SeedInvest funding round. As previously reported, Jassby stated it has developed the “next big payment system” that offers families a service through which kids may receive… Read More

December 17, 2020 @ 9:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Taxdoo, a Germany-based automated platform for financial compliance in e-commerce, announced earlier this week it raised $21 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by global venture capital firm Accel with participation from Visionaries Club, 20VC and existing investor HTGF. Founded… Read More

December 7, 2020 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Paris-based Société Générale S.A., a French multinational investment bank and financial services company with around €1.3 trillion in assets, is reportedly set to close 600 of its branches by 2025. This is notably due to the merging of the banking group’s two retail bank… Read More

November 10, 2020 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CORO, a U.S.-based gold payment app, announced on Tuesday it has received its money transmitter license in Mississippi. This news comes just days after CORO received its money transmitter license in Alabama. As previously reported, CORO has created a new financial payment system that allows… Read More