The collaboration between Sharegain and DriveWealth marks a significant milestone in the FinTech world. These two leading financial technology companies are coming together with a shared vision to expand and optimize opportunities within the global securities lending market. Their partnership not only aims to streamline financial services but also to ensure adherence to strict regulatory standards. As each company brings
Nooks, a pioneering company in the sales automation industry, has recently unveiled its AI Sales Assistant Platform (ASAP), backed by a significant $43 million in Series B funding. This influx in capital, led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Lachy Groom and Tola Capital, boosts Nooks’ total funding to $70 million. The company aims to revolutionize the sales workflow by
Real-time payments are set to revolutionize the global financial landscape, driving substantial economic growth and fostering greater financial inclusion. As the world steadily shifts toward instantaneous financial transactions, the benefits are becoming increasingly apparent. A recent report by ACI Worldwide and The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) reveals that real-time payments will significantly enhance global GDP and create
Embedded finance is a transformative trend reshaping how businesses and consumers interact with financial services by incorporating them directly into non-financial platforms. This innovation is not just a fleeting buzzword but is rapidly integrating payments, lending, insurance, and banking into everyday operations, streamlining transactions, and enhancing customer experience across numerous industries. The shift toward embedded finance is being driven by
Cross-border payments have long been a complex and challenging territory for financial institutions globally, mainly due to the multifaceted nature and inefficiencies inherent in international transactions. Enter Nium, a global leader in real-time cross-border payments infrastructure, which aims to transform the landscape by integrating its system with Swift. This groundbreaking solution is set to revolutionize how financial institutions manage cross-border
Real-time payments have significantly transformed financial transactions by enabling instant money transfers between consumers and businesses, fostering seamless and delay-free financial interactions. ACI Worldwide’s analysis highlights the substantial economic impact and the promising opportunities within this evolving technological landscape. Economic Impact According to ACI Worldwide, real-time payments contributed a staggering $164 billion to the global GDP in 2023, equating to
In a significant stride toward modernizing the insurance sector, Diesta, a London-based B2B SaaS company, has successfully secured €3.5 million in a seed funding round. The substantial investment was led by FinTech Collective, a New York-based venture capital firm, with additional backing from Commerce Ventures, Restive Ventures, and SixThirty. This latest investment follows a successful €1.8 million pre-seed round from
Mastercard and noon Payments have joined forces to bring an innovative biometric payment service to the Middle East, marking a significant advancement in the region’s e-commerce landscape. This partnership aims to enhance the online shopping experience by introducing the Mastercard Payment Passkey Service, which leverages biometric authentication for secure, efficient transactions. The move is set to revolutionize payment systems in
In a noteworthy move that has caught the attention of market analysts and investors alike, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Bradford L. Smith recently sold 40,000 shares at a price of $402.59 each. This sale has effectively reduced Smith’s ownership in the tech giant by 7%, equating to a transaction worth approximately $16.1 million. The timing of this sale is
The world of wealth management is undergoing significant transformation. As traditional investment strategies falter, there is a growing emphasis on private markets and alternative investments, a shift particularly pronounced in certain regions. The changes raise the question: Is the UK wealth management sector lagging behind in this crucial pivot? In the past, investment strategies have largely revolved around traditional methods,
In a significant leap forward for the payments industry, Fime has launched the pioneering EMV® C-8 Contactless Kernel testing services. Designed to simplify the adoption of contactless payments, this new specification aims to eliminate costs and complexities typically associated with such systems. With enhancements in security and efficiency, this development impacts merchants, vendors, and solution providers, setting a new standard
The landscape of financial transactions is undergoing a dramatic transformation in the Nordic region, with mobile payments rapidly taking the lead while traditional cash usage fades into obscurity. An in-depth survey by Nets, part of Nexi Group, sheds light on this noteworthy trend and its implications for both consumers and merchants in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Dominance of Contactless
