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Turtlemint IPO: Slow Start, Retail Investors Show Interest
Turtlemint Fintech’s IPO opens with 0.46x subscription on Day 1. Retail investors lead demand as the company aims to raise ₹882.67 crore.

Zerodha MF Launches Life Cycle Fund 2036 for Goal-Based Investing
Zerodha Mutual Fund introduces Life Cycle Fund 2036, an open-ended fund with an auto-adjusting risk profile for simplified goal-based investing. NFO opens June 19.

Zerodha Launches New Life Cycle Funds for 2036 & 2041 Goals
Zerodha Mutual Fund introduces open-ended Life Cycle Funds for 2036 and 2041, offering goal-based investing with a structured glide path. NFO opens June 19.

OnEMI Surges on New Subsidiary, Aadhar Housing Finance Gains on NCDs
OnEMI Technology Solutions shares jumped 6% on a new subsidiary, while Aadhar Housing Finance climbed on a Rs 250 crore NCD allotment. Market updates.

Lloyds Engineering Acquires Steel Infra for ₹1,220 Cr; Aadhar Housing Raises ₹250 Cr
Lloyds Engineering Works acquires Steel Infra Solutions for ₹1,220 Cr, expanding its EPC platform. Aadhar Housing Finance raises ₹250 Cr via NCDs.

Low-Cost AI Fuels Deepfake Fraud Risks for Banks & Fintech
Affordable AI tools are escalating deepfake fraud threats for banks and fintechs. I4C warns cybercriminals use AI to bypass security, urging stronger detection and protection.

Turtlemint Fintech IPO: Opens June 19, Price Band ₹144-₹152
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions’ IPO opens June 19, aiming to raise ₹882.67 crore. Discover the price band, key dates, and subscription details for this fintech offering.

Thomas Cook Forex Card Rewards & New Partnerships
Thomas Cook India launches a 10% rewards-back program for forex card users. RateGain and Creative Newtech announce new strategic partnerships.

Leda Glyptis: Banks’ Superficial Tech Adoption Needs Real Change
Leda Glyptis criticizes banks’ FOMO-driven, superficial tech adoption. She calls for genuine transformation over tactical integration to leverage new innovations effectively.

easypaisa & Binance Partner for Pakistan’s FinTech Growth
easypaisa digital bank and Binance sign MoU to boost Pakistan’s financial technology sector, focusing on digital finance, savings, and investment solutions.

Sea’s Migoo AI Chatbot Launches in US Market
Sea reportedly tests Migoo AI chatbot in the US, expanding its consumer AI offerings to compete with major players like OpenAI and ByteDance.

Turtlemint Eyes $106M IPO Amidst India’s Digital Insurance Surge
InsurTech Turtlemint plans a $106M IPO in India, leveraging the booming digital insurance and FinTech market. Details on pricing, subscription, and listing dates.

FinTech 2.0: RBIH CEO Calls for Empathetic Design Over EMIs
RBIH CEO Sahil Kini urges India’s FinTech 2.0 to embrace empathetic design, moving beyond EMIs to tailor credit for irregular incomes and boost financial inclusion.

Worldline: Passwordless MFA for Secure Fintech
Worldline champions passwordless MFA in fintech, moving beyond limited biometrics. Discover how their FIDO Server enhances security and compliance.

Broadridge Partners Anthropic for AI-Powered Cyber Defence
Broadridge joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, using Claude Mythos Preview AI to enhance cybersecurity for critical financial infrastructure against emerging threats.

Systex Fintech Corp. (TPEX:7819) Total Assets on TradingView
TradingView now features Systex Fintech Corp. (TPEX:7819) total assets, offering key financial insights for this Taiwanese e-commerce and fintech firm.

Turtlemint Fintech IPO Opens: Modest Listing Gains Expected
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions’ IPO opens June 19. A subdued grey market premium suggests cautious listing gains of approximately 1.32% for investors.

Trace Finance Raises $32M Series A for Global Stablecoin Payments
Trace Finance secures $32M Series A led by CoinFund to expand global stablecoin payment solutions. Already processed $10B in value.

MAS Warns AI Costs May Hit Investment Returns
MAS Chief Chia Der Jiun warns rising AI energy and chip costs could impact investment returns, despite AI’s economic boost in 2024-2025. Learn about the risks.

a16z Leads $33M for Telepatia’s AI Healthcare in LatAm
Andreessen Horowitz invests $33M in Telepatia, an AI platform revolutionizing healthcare in Latin America by addressing clinician shortages and preventing medical errors.

K2 Investments Fuels Tonik Digital Bank’s Philippine Expansion
K2 Investments injects Pre-Series C funding into Tonik Digital Bank, accelerating the Philippine fintech’s growth and expansion plans for 2026.

India’s Fintech IPO Market Revival: Turtlemint & Razorpay Lead
India’s fintech IPO market is reviving with Turtlemint’s Rs 883 crore offering and Razorpay’s SEBI filing, signaling a shift towards profitability and sustainable models.

Peak3 Report: Multi-Country Cloud Platforms Cut Insurer Costs
Peak3’s new report shows multi-country, cloud-native platforms can slash operational costs by 10% and IT costs by up to 70% for insurers, enabling cross-border growth and innovation.

Houston Fintech RDC Raises $7M for Digital Asset DR Expansion
Houston’s Receipts Depositary Corporation (RDC) secures $7M in funding led by LiveOak Ventures to expand its digital and alternative asset depositary receipt offerings.

Sovra Secures $2M+ Pre-Seed for Global Dollar Accounts
FinTech Sovra raises over $2M in pre-seed funding led by Pharsalus Capital to launch global dollar accounts for secure USDC management and spending.

Venmo: How PayPal’s App Changed P2P Payments in the US
Explore how Venmo, acquired by PayPal, revolutionized US peer-to-peer payments with its social features and user-friendly interface, now thriving in a competitive fintech landscape.

UK Uses AI & Fintech to Boost Financial Literacy
The UK is bridging its financial literacy gap with AI and fintech. Discover how personalized tools and predictive analytics are enhancing financial understanding for adults.

St. Xavier’s Kolkata Hosts Global Fintech & Crypto Conference
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, hosted a global hybrid conference on DeFi, crypto, and fintech, aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. Explored blockchain, AI/ML, and sustainable finance.

CFTC Seeks Industry Input to Unlock FinTech Innovation
The CFTC is asking for industry feedback to amend regulations hindering FinTech partnerships, aiming to streamline processes and boost innovation in financial technology.

MDBH: Deep Tech Platform to Revitalize Microcap Markets
MDBH launches IP-driven deep tech companies via a full-stack platform and in-house services, aiming to revitalize microcap markets with transparent asset valuation.