ClearScore secures US$200m investment from Invus Opportunities
Invus Opportunities, the global equity investor, has made a substantial, long term investment in ClearScore.
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.
After a year that disrupted the industry, global rankings show that fintech is thriving
The 2021 Global Fintech Rankings, powered by Mambu, identifies emerging hubs, fintech companies and trends.
Openpay announces acquisition of leading BNPL provider to the UK automotive sector
Openpay announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Payment Assist, a leading BNPL provider to the UK automotive sector.
Volt raises £17m to build global instant payments network
Payments gateway Volt has raised £17 million in Series A funding to fund expansion into new territories and build out its global instant payments footprint.
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.
JPMorgan is buying UK robo-advisor Nutmeg
JPMorgan Chase has announced it has agreed to buy British online investment management platform Nutmeg for an undisclosed sum.
UK fintech 10x Future Technologies announces $187m Series C funding
UK fintech company 10x Future Technologies announces the completion of an oversubscribed $187 million Series C financing round.