UK fintech becoming less London-centric
UK fintech continues to boom and the rise is becoming less focused solely on London according to new research from Findexable.
Singapore leads Banking-as-a-Service adoption
Almost half (47 percent) of all financial institutions in Singapore have invested in banking-as-a-service in the last year.
No Brexit hit: London remains world’s most important fintech hub outside the US
London’s fintech space is primarily powered by its thriving ‘challenger bank’ sector, with Brexit and the pandemic having little impact.
Singapore is laying the groundwork to snatch a piece of fintech’s multi-trillion-dollar industry
Singapore is a leader in digital payments, but it has struggled to persuade its traditional businesses to accept payments other than cash.
Amazon opens Fintech Lab in Dubai
Amazon is opening a Fintech Lab in Dubai, working with startups and partners to provide a forum for new directions in digital payments.
FinTech start-up Progcap raises $25 Mn in Series B round
Indian FinTech start-up Progcap has secured $25 million as part of its Series B investment led by Tiger Global and existing investor Sequoia Capital India.
Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation
Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based crypto finance startup, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round at a pre-money valuation of $1 billion.
Fintech Wise to pioneer direct listing in boost to London
UK fintech Wise (previously TransferWise) has announced it plans to go public with the first direct listing on London’s main market.
