The CME Group-backed payment transfer platform has raised $6.85m and will use the funding to increase headcount at its Iowa headquarters.

Siam Commercial Bank's Digital Ventures subsidiary is set to commit an undisclosed sum to Nyca Partners' Nyca Fund II, which will invest in early-stage fintech.

The Beenos-backed online payment services provider expanded from Turkey into Iran in 2016 and will use the series C funding to move into new markets.

Debbie Brackeen has taken the chief strategy and innovation officer role at insurance provider CSAA and will focus on activity in mobility, dwelling and the sharing economy.

The Orrick-backed online loans marketplace has now secured a total of almost $23m since it was founded in 2012, closing a round led by Regal Funds Management.

SBI Holdings was among the participants in a round for CompareEuropeGroup, which provides automated advice on financial and home services plans.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and existing shareholder ICICI Lombard have provided $22m to Fino Paytech, which is also backed by Intel and Bharat Petroleum.

The insurance firm has launched a $50m unit called Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures that will invest in technologies that help people achieve financial security.