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9fin Raises US$50m to Build Next Gen of Debt Capital Markets Technology

December 2, 20246 min

London-founded data and analytics provider is leading development of AI tools for the $141 trillion global debt capital markets New funding will help address soaring demand for high-quality information on the world’s biggest asset class The round is led by Highland Europe, with Highland’s Co-founder and partner Fergal Mullen joining 9fin’s board 9fin, the AI-powered analytics platform for debt capital markets, has raised $50m in a Series B round led by Highland Europe, with participation...

by Binance Labs

Blockchain

Binance Labs Invests in Astherus to Boost DeFi Asset Yields

November 29, 20246 min

Binance Labs has invested in Astherus, a multi-asset liquidity hub dedicated to maximizing the real yield of crypto assets. By enhancing the utility of digital assets, Astherus empowers decentralized finance (DeFi) users with diverse opportunities to achieve sustainable profits and maximize returns. Astherus seeks to address inefficiencies in DeFi by focusing on maximizing the real yield of assets, offering sustainable and tangible returns while enhancing the utility and liquidity of digital assets within the ecosystem....

by PRNewswire

Blockchain

Babylon Labs and SatLayer Forge Alliance to Unlock DeFi for Bitcoin

November 28, 20247 min

Babylon Labs aligns with SatLayer to advance Bitcoin's staking and restaking capabilities.

by BusinessWire

Investments

Financial Advisor Team Joins UBS Private Wealth Management in Miami

November 26, 20246 min

UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that financial advisor team AMD Wealth Partners has joined the firm. The team is led by Financial Advisors Ary Velasco, Michael von Borsig and David Cardenas. They join the UBS Miami Private Wealth Management market, led by Brad Rosenberg, and will be located in the downtown Miami office. Together, the Private Wealth Management team was responsible for managing over $1.4 billion in client assets. “On behalf of the entire...

by PRNewswire

Banking

Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA

November 25, 20244 min

Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA. On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.” Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world. His...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Union Credit Named LendTech of the Year at 2024 US FinTech Awards

November 18, 20244 min

Fintech startup recognized for embedded marketplace helping community financial institutions improve loan acquisition and member growth

by PRNewswire

Investments

Variant Investments Brings on Senior Hires to Support Ongoing Growth

November 15, 20246 min

Variant Investments, LLC (Variant), an SEC-registered alternative credit investment manager, today announced the appointments of Corey Perlmutter as Senior Vice President of Risk Management and Brandon Jones as Senior Vice President of Investment Analytics. Variant also announced that Erik Baun has joined the firm as Senior Associate of Valuations and Lorena Ledesma has joined as Senior Associate of Investments. Perlmutter and Jones both report to Bob Elsasser, a Co-founder and Principal at Portland, Oregon-based Variant. “As Variant continues to expand and evolve, we are building...

by BusinessWire

Investments

Houlihan Lokey Bolsters Capital Markets Team With Senior Hire

November 12, 20244 min

Brad Boggess Joins as a Managing Director

by GlobeNewswire

Blockchain

VentureX launches its new AI-powered blockchain investment platform

November 12, 20247 min

VentureX, a venture capital firm established in 2023, is reshaping cryptocurrency investment in Europe through the launch of its new AI-powered blockchain investment platform. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, VentureX supports emerging blockchain projects to drive digital finance into new realms of opportunity. The Vision Behind VentureX Founding Philosophy: Embracing the Future VentureX’s mission is rooted in the principle of “exploring the unknown” in the world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Focused on high-impact investments, VentureX backs projects...

by FTB News Desk

In-House Features

Understanding the Future of Banking: Banking of Things

November 6, 202311 min

Due to its growing influence as a potent mediator of boosting client loyalty and attracting new business, the BoT offers the banking industry a multitude of options.

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