fintech 2022 News

China to Fine Ant Group More Than $1B as Regulatory Revamp Nears End: Sources

Chinese authorities are poised to impose a fine of more than $1 billion on Jack Ma’s Ant Group, said six sources with direct knowledge of the matter, setting the stage for ending the fintech company’s two-year long regulatory overhaul. The …

Beijing Gives Initial Green Light to Revive Ant Group’s IPO as Crackdown Eases: Sources

China’s central leadership has given billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group a tentative green light to revive its initial public offering (IPO), two sources with knowledge of the matter said, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is easing its crackdown on …

UK Seizes Funds Linked to $150M Fraud From Fintech Firm QPay

The UK seized 2 million pounds ($2.61 million) from a London-based fintech firm, saying that the funds were linked to a $150 million U.S. wire fraud conspiracy. QPay Europe Ltd., which offers due diligence and underwriting services, agreed to forfeit …

10 Startup Tech Firms Qualify for New York’s Innovation Lab 2022

Ten emerging technology companies have been selected to participate in the 2022 FinTech Innovation Lab New York, setting them up for a 12-week program working with financial services and venture capital executives. This year’s participants, selected from nearly 200 applicants …

UK Fintech Vitesse Raises $26M With Participation From Hannover Digital Investments

Vitesse PSP, the London-based fintech that specializes in digital solutions for global payments and counts numerous insurers among its customers, announced it has raised $26 million in Series B funding. The Series B funding, which was led by Prime Ventures, …