EquiLend has secured a minority investment from an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY). This investment underscores BNY’s commitment to EquiLend’s mission and its innovative technological solutions. BNY, along with eight other significant financial institutions, has invested in EquiLend to support the firm’s push for greater innovation and efficiency across the securities
Chubb, a global provider of insurance products, has launched a new division, North America Small & Lower Midmarket, to consolidate its Lower Middle Market and Digital Small Business divisions. The new structure aims to enhance service delivery and streamline operations within this growing segment, according to InsurTech Insights. Operating under Chubb’s North America Middle Market organisation,
Curve, a digital wallet provider known for its innovative approach to payment management, has raised £37m in a funding round led by Hanaco Ventures. Existing investors, including Fuel Ventures, IDC, Outward VC, and Lord Stanley Fink, also participated in the round. The fresh capital injection is set to support Curve’s strategic growth, with a strong
Pioneer Insurance has chosen Sapiens to enhance its digital transformation efforts in the Philippines. The collaboration will see Pioneer leverage Sapiens Insurance Platform to accelerate digital transformation and enhance customer experience. The partnership marks a significant step for Pioneer as it aims to modernise its operations, scale its capabilities, and embrace digitalisation. By implementing Sapiens’
FinScan, an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution from Innovative Systems, has enhanced its payment screening solution, FinScan Payments, to accelerate transaction workflows while strengthening financial crime prevention. According to recent research from Datos Insights, 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are investing significantly in payment modernisation. Despite this, many firms still operate with legacy AML
FutureVault, a provider of AI-powered digital vault solutions, has secured $3m in equity financing, bringing its total funding since inception to $31m. The latest investment round saw participation from founder and executive chairman G. Scott Paterson, CEO Daniel Kenny, and a mix of existing shareholders and select new investors. FutureVault specialises in digital vault solutions
SparkReceipt, a pre-accounting software provider based in Finland, has secured investment from Trind Ventures. The funding round, which remains undisclosed, also received support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund and Business Finland. The company provides AI-powered pre-accounting software designed to simplify bookkeeping for micro-businesses, with operations spanning nearly 100 countries. The platform automates
InsureVision, an InsurTech company specialising in AI-powered contextual driving risk assessment technology, has successfully raised $2.7m in a seed funding round. The investment round was led by Rethink Ventures, with participation from Twin Path Ventures and State Farm Ventures, the venture arm of State Farm, the largest vehicle insurer in the world. InsureVision focuses on
In today’s interconnected financial landscape, the oversight of electronic communications between financial advisors and their clients has never been more critical. According to Saifr, with the emergence of new communication apps and increased regulatory scrutiny, banks and financial institutions must intensify their supervision efforts to safeguard client interests, ensure compliance, and preserve their reputations. Off-channel communications
CoverForce, an InsurTech platform focused on enhancing infrastructure and connectivity within the commercial insurance sector, has raised $13m in a Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Insight Partners, a global software investor, with additional participation from Nyca Partners. Founded by Cyrus Karai, Behram Dinshaw, and Kaivan Wadia, CoverForce operates a marketplace
Quantexa, a global provider of AI-driven decision intelligence solutions, has successfully closed a $175m Series F funding round. The funding round was led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with ongoing support from existing investors such as British Patient Capital. Other backers in Quantexa include Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital,
Venn, the newly rebranded Canadian financial platform formerly known as Vault, has successfully secured $21.5m in Series A funding. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, featuring contributions from XYZ Venture Capital, Intact Ventures, and Gradient, signalling strong investor confidence in Venn’s mission to transform business banking in Canada. Founded by former Revolut employees
