UK & Europe
The United Kingdom and continental Europe.
Fintech
eToro Partners with Generali to Launch Life Insurance and Retirement Plans in France
eToro teams up with Generali to offer digital life insurance and retirement savings products in France, marking a key expansion through its local subsidiary, eToro Patrimoine.
Innovation Zero World Congress 2025 to Tackle UK’s Net Zero Transition
Innovation Zero World Congress 2025 gathers global leaders in London to accelerate the UK’s shift to a low-carbon economy through innovation and collaboration.
Fintech
Vodafone and Zinia Launch Flexible Smartphone Financing in Germany
Vodafone and Zinia offer German customers new smartphone payment options, separating device and tariff costs for greater flexibility and transparency.
Fintech
Froda Secures €20M to Drive Embedded Finance Expansion Across Europe
Swedish fintech Froda raises €20M Series B to accelerate European growth, onboard new partners, and support SMEs with data-driven embedded finance solutions amid a challenging funding lan
Fintech
UK Fintech Marshmallow Raises $90M to Expand Global Financial Services for Newcomers
Marshmallow secures $90M from Portage, BlackRock, and CLP to expand its insurance and financial offerings for migrants in the UK and internationally, reaching a $2B valuation.
Fintech
Anecdotes Secures $55 Million in Series B Funding to Transform Enterprise GRC
Anecdotes raises an additional $30 million in Series B funding, bringing total funding to $55 million, to expand its AI-powered Governanc
Blockchain
Fintech
ClearBank Expands Partnership with Kraken for UK & EU Digital Asset Clearing
ClearBank partners with Kraken to provide GBP and EUR clearing services, enhancing real-time fiat on/off ramps for UK and EU clients.
Fidelity Raises €110M for LOGICs Fund to Drive Sustainable Real Estate
Fidelity International secures €110M for its LOGICs fund, reaching €620M in deployable assets to support net-zero carbon logistics properties in Europe.
Fintech
AI & ML
Oracle Invests $5 Billion to Boost AI & Cloud in the UK
Oracle plans a $5 billion investment in the UK over five years to expand its cloud infrastructure, supporting AI innovation and multicloud capabilities, helping businesses and the public
GLEIF and Open Ownership Launch Global Open Data Integration Network (GODIN)
GLEIF and Open Ownership introduce GODIN to promote open data practices, enhance global interoperability, and connect organizations through the LEI system, driving transparency and access
Fintech
Nivo Launches Broker Concierge: AI-Powered Assistant for Lenders
Fintech firm Nivo unveils Broker Concierge, an AI-powered assistant that automates broker interactions, streamlining document processing and case structuring.
Fintech
iCapital and Aviva Investors Partner to Expand Climate Transition Investments
iCapital partners with Aviva Investors to enhance private wealth access to climate transition investments via a Luxembourg-based feeder fund, leveraging iCapital’s distribution and techno
Fintech
AI & ML
Unravel Secures $7M to Revolutionize AI-Powered Video Travel Commerce
Unravel, the "TikTok of Travel," raised $7M in Series A to expand its AI-powered video commerce platform.
Lloyds Banking Group Opens Applications for 2025 Launch Innovation Programme
Lloyds Banking Group’s 12-week Launch Innovation programme returns in 2025, offering start-ups expert guidance and a chance to run commercial experiments.
AI & ML
AdviserSoftware.com Launches AI Tools Assessment Framework for Financial Advisers
AdviserSoftware.com introduces an AI Tools Assessment Framework to help financial advisers globally evaluate AI-driven solutions.
Arāya Ventures Secures £18.2M for Super Angel Fund with £5M Backing from British Business Investments
Arāya Ventures secures £18.2M for its Super Angel Fund, including a £5M commitment from British Business Investments.
Fidelity International Adopts ‘Sustainability Mixed Goals’ Label for UK Multi-Asset Funds
Fidelity International adopts the ‘Sustainability Mixed Goals’ label for three UK multi-asset funds, aligning with FCA’s SDR framework to enhance transparency and support sustainable inve
Cybersecurity
