UK challenger banks: who’s who
With so many new entrants trying to muscle into the UK banking sector, Banking Technology has put together a comprehensive list of the known challengers. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Clinc grabs $6.3m for voice-controlled smart assistant
AI-powered financial assistant Clinc has picked up $6.3m in a Series A round led by Drive Capital. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Insurers rush to grab hold of FinTech startups with potential
Autumn started with a rush of deals. As August turned to September, a clutch of big insurers announced investments in startups. Read more: www.financialtimes.com
Financial advice: man and robot can co-exist
Don’t be concerned if your human adviser starts co-planning with a robot – the arrangement is likely to benefit you. Read More: www.iol.co.za
VC and traditional insurer interest in InsurTech remains high
Even though venture capital investments in venture capital-backed FinTech companies fell interest in InsurTech startups continues to pick up steam, a new report reveals. Read more: insurtechnews.com
Student banking startup BankMobile sells for $175m
Student-focused challenger bank BankMobile is being sold by its parent company Customers Bank for $175m to Flagship Community Bank. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Startupbootcamp FinTech’s nine hot companies for London
Financial innovation accelerator Startupbootcamp FinTech has revealed the nine breakthrough businesses it has picked to join its London programme.
FinTech startup Smart Pension gets £3M in funding
FinTech startup Smart Pension has received an undisclosed sum of investment from European asset manager Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM).Read more: techcitynews.com
Alan picks up $13m for full-stack employee health insurance
French health insurance startups Alan has raised $13m in a new round of funding. The investment comes from CNP Assurances, Power Financial, Partech Ventures and angel investors. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
UK ‘neo bank’ Pockit hits 100K users
Pockit, the U.K.’s leading next-generation ‘bank’, today announces that it is now meeting the everyday banking needs of 100,000 customers. Read more: www.finextra.com