TMX VettaFi has acquired Credit Suisse’s Bond Indices from UBS, further strengthening its fixed income index capabilities. TMX VettaFi president Tom Hendrickson said, “We are excited to announce another significant step forward in our index expansion strategy, designed to strengthen our fixed income indexing capabilities, and broaden the services we provide to a growing international network of
MENA InsureLab, an InsurTech accelerator and venture builder, has secured strategic backing from TIC Technology Innovation Capital, a US-based venture capital firm. The investment comes from TIC’s $100m fund, which focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies. The firm employs a unique investment model, providing both financial backing and software development services in exchange for equity.
SafelyYou has secured $43m in a Series C funding round led by Touring Capital, bringing the firm’s total capital raised to over $100m. With this tranche, SafelyYou plans to expand its technology offerings to address growing challenges in senior care, including increasing resident acuity, staffing shortages, and care accuracy, according to the Coverager. The company
SaaScada has been chosen by ARIE Finance to support its international payments service for mid-sized B2B businesses. SaaScada, a cloud-native core banking provider, will enable ARIE Finance to simplify cross-border transactions, particularly in Africa, where the company seeks to become the first B2B firm with a PSP licence in Mauritius. ARIE Finance’s banking platform is designed to offer
Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, has made a strategic minority investment in Spydra Technologies, a specialist in enterprise blockchain solutions. The funding is being channelled through the Hitachi Payments Accelerator (HPX) Program, an initiative designed to support FinTech startups through investment and partnerships. By backing Spydra Technologies, Hitachi Payment Services aims
Swedish BNPL giant Klarna has struck a new deal with JPMorgan Payments to see its flexible financing solutions integrated into JPMorgan Payments’ merchant services. The partnership aims to broaden the accessibility of Klarna’s payment options, including its interest-free BNPL solution, according to Finextra. This move is expected to provide merchants with a wider array of payment
Simplifai, a leader in AI-driven automation, has launched Agentic AI designed to optimise critical processes such as claims handling, underwriting, and customer service. The Norwegian firm has debuted the solution in response to the industry’s increasing demands. Insurers are facing growing customer expectations, rising cost pressures, and complex regulatory requirements. To help navigate these challenges,
Clarity AI has announced the launch of a new solution targeted at fund managers, portfolio managers, and ESG analysts. According to Finextra, this innovative tool is designed to simplify the complex landscape of sustainable investment fund regulations and labels in Europe, which are increasingly shaped by stringent regulatory demands and the need to combat greenwashing.
According to IBS Intelligence, this financial boost was spearheaded by KRAFTON, a Korean digital entertainment leader, alongside continued backing from existing investor Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners Group (UK) Limited (Apis Partners). The newly acquired funds are set to enhance Cashfree’s payment solutions and expand its market presence.
Pipe, a FinTech company specialising in embedded financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced a major expansion of its Pipe Partner Portal, introducing new developer tools aimed at simplifying integration. The enhancements are designed to make it easier for developers to embed Pipe’s capital services within payment and software platforms. Unlike traditional
Yapily one of Europe’s leading open banking infrastructure platforms – has been selected by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, to strengthen its Open Banking offering. Adyen will use Yapily’s leading data features to streamline onboarding and strengthen account verification, giving even more merchants across Europe a faster, more seamless,
Swan, a company specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round. The funding will support Swan’s mission to make embedded banking the standard across Europe. The company believes the industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial services are becoming a key part of everyday business tools rather than standalone
