ForgePoint Capital most active cybersecurity-focused investor in 2020
ForgePoint Capital is the most active sector-focused cybersecurity investor in 220, having deployed over $100m into companies.
The firm, which backs the clam with PitchBook...
Data management platform Fluree scores $6.5m in seed funding
Fluree, a secure data management solution, has scored $6.5m in seed funding, which was led by 4490 Ventures.
The UK’s FCA has issued the second annual perimeter report
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released the second annual perimeter report, which states big tech companies like Google should do more to protect consumers.
RegTech startup Kharon receives investment from Barclays
Kharon, a research and data analytics platform focused on global security threats, has received an undisclosed strategic investment from Barclays.
SteelEye picked by Schroders to aid MiFIR compliance
Compliance technology developer SteelEye has been picked by Schroders to help with MiFIR transaction reporting.
ID-Pal scores €1m investment to support geographic growth
Irish FinTech startup ID-Pal has reportedly netted €1m in funding that will help it further its growth across Ireland and internationally.
Investment capital was supplied...
Coronavirus drives rapid adoption of open banking
The Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE) has revealed that open banking users have more than doubled since 2020.
Acin closes $12m round as it looks to help banks improve non-financial risk management
Acin, which aims to help banks with their non-financial risk management, has secured $12m in its Series A round, which was led by Notion Capital.
The European Commission proposes new regulation for digital payments and cryptos
The European Commission has adopted a new Digital Finance Package, which aims to improve the competitiveness and innovation of the financial sector.
Acesso Digital capitalises on Brazil’s growing FinTech market to raise $108m in funding
Brazil-based digital identity business Acesso Digital has closed a $108m investment, which is one of the largest of its type in the region.
