Saphron said to secure $1m seed round Saphron, a Philippines-based InsurTech company has reportedly netted SGD 1.35m ($1m) in seed funding. This equity round was deployed by FinTech-focused venture capital firm Sage and startup investor Talino Labs, according to a… Continue Reading
Philippines SEC said to postpone ICO rules The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly deferring the release of the final rules on ICOs to mid-January. 4 Things NOT to Say to Your Therapist We’re diving into the subject of… Continue Reading
Philippines' central bank stiffens reporting standards for payment system operators The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has placed firm reporting standards for operators of payment systems in a move to make the Philippines’ payment system strong and more efficient. Philippine… Continue Reading
Philippines-based BNPL service BillEase nets $20m Philippines-based BillEase, which offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, has reportedly raised $20m in a debt facility. Ep: 251: A Number of Vetted VAs/OFS When I talked about Mark, the Filipino worker that… Continue Reading
Regnology acquires Belgian RegTech b.fine Regulatory reporting firm Regnology has acquired Belgian RegTech b.fine. RegTech Rising Demos: Reporting Center Reporting Center is a software company specialized in Regulatory Reporting, Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions for the banking industry. Watch… Continue Reading
dLocal snares $150m investment, names new COO and president Uruguayan payments platform dLocal has secured $150 million from a recent funding round led by investment firm Alkeon Capital. The SDR is the Most Critical Role in the Revenue Operations Organization… Continue Reading
Communities of colour found to be more likely to suffer cyberattacks A survey by internet security firm Malwarebytes has found that black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) are more likely to suffer from identity theft. Common Cyberattacks Explained |… Continue Reading
Why insurers need to leverage digitalisation and InsurTech to get a competitive advantage Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the insurance sector was already a highly competitive space. Now, with more demand than ever for insurance, the market is going into… Continue Reading
Revolut is the most searched online banking service in Europe Revolut is the most searched online banking service in Europe, according to a study by spread betting broker CMC Markets. Revolut raises $250 million at $1.7 billion valuation | Squawk… Continue Reading
Philippines’ central bank proposes sustainable investing guidelines The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has put forward guidelines for banks’ integration of sustainability principles in their investment activities. What Are ESG Funds and Why Are They Under Scrutiny? Investors propelled ESG… Continue Reading