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Mar 29, 2023

Sustainable, Clima8, close, doorsClim8, the UK-based climate-focused investment app, is set to cease operations at the end of May due to the challenging economic conditions.

Jan 11, 2023

fintech, declineThere was an 8% slump in funding for UK fintechs in 2022, according to data from industry body Innovate Finance.

Oct 12, 2022

Axyon AIItalian fintech Axyon AI has completed a $1.6 million funding round which has seen two of its original investors increase their commitment.

Sep 14, 2022

SteelEyeLondon-based data analytics firm SteelEye has raised $21 million to finance its international expansion plans.

Aug 31, 2022

AcquisitionRisk analytics provider Numerix has been bought by private equity (PE) firm Genstar Capital.

Jun 29, 2022

Venture capitalLondon-based fintech Further has launched an investment platform aiming to make venture capital (VC) funds more accessible to retail investors.

Jun 22, 2022

Germany1Upvest, the Berlin-based startup which provides connectivity to asset managers looking to offer crypto investment products to their clients, has secured €40 million in a series B fundraising effort.

Apr 20, 2022

CryptocurrenciesUS-based online trading app Robinhood is set to enter the UK market after agreeing to acquire London-based crypto company Ziglu.

Apr 13, 2022

European Commission buildingThe European Commission (EC) has unveiled a platform designed to improve the communication between fintech startups and financial regulators.

Dec 01, 2021

Ucits approvedUcits funds will need to overcome regulatory barriers and enable more efficient distribution to maintain their dominance, suggests new research.

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Roundtable: The digital transformation opportunity

The funds industry is looking at adopting new types of technology, from automation to ESG reporting, blockchain and tokenisation. A FundsTech roundtable in March explored how these will revolutionise the sector.

Tokenisation: The incredible potential of tokenisation

Tokenisation offers a new generation of investors access to a wide range of asset classes. But a lack of analysts is one reason why the market may not be ready for the possibilities, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Regulation: Panel calls for simplicity in ESG reporting

The industry accepts the need for more rigour in ESG fund reporting, but the work will be pointless if investors don’t understand the end result. Nicholas Pratt reports.

Cryptocurrencies: Crypto funds face long wait for regulatory approval

While crypto currencies forge onwards, access for investors who prefer to invest through regulated vehicles remains muted. A wait-and-see stance by regulators lies at the centre of this, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Managing the impact of ESG reporting

A rise in ESG reporting requirements is impacting asset managers in every conceivable way. The solution, discovers Nicholas Pratt, is to use all of this newly found data to form a closer relationship with the next generation of investors.

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