Global survey from OutSystems finds that while analysts expect nearly all apps to be built using cloud-native development by the end of 2025, the majority of companies are still just getting started

Qualco UK today went live with two new solutions, featuring open banking technology delivered by a number of key partners.

Launched in April 2017 with a vision to change the way that people manage their everyday finances, UK-based FinTech Paysend today celebrates its five year anniversary. Reaching this milestone, Paysend’s payments ecosystem is trusted by more than 6.5 million consumers for money transfers to over 150 countries globally as well as a growing network of small and medium-sized businesses who can receive digital payments from all major debit and credit cards in up to 38 currencies through Paysend’s business platform.

Challenger bank, Recognise Bank, has launched an Easy Access Savings Account for hard pressed small businesses paying 0.55% AER. Recognise says SMEs could be missing out on hundreds of pounds in potential interest income by not using a business savings account, instead leaving their cash in business current accounts that don’t pay any interest.

LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions, today announced the hire of Bryon Cole as Director of Buy-Side Sales. He will be based in the firm’s New York office and report directly to Head of Global Buy-Side Sales James Baxter.

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced today that Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has selected its platform for automated and enhanced credit decisioning.

Ayoconnect, Southeast Asia's largest open finance platform, has partnered with PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the state-owned sole operator of public railways in Indonesia. The partnership aims to make life more convenient for the six million users of the KAI Access mobile app which now includes a host of  new ticketing and productivity on-the-go features. 

Fintech startup Lightyear, which launched in the UK last year, announces the addition of highly requested new features: limit orders, auto conversions and exportable activity statements. Lightyear has also formally appointed two of its seed investors as advisors, Wander Rutgers and Joe Cross.

Jumio, the leading provider of orchestrated end-to-end identity proofing, eKYC and AML solutions, today announced a record-breaking Q1, with sales growing more than 140%. This growth spans the globe and multiple industries, including government, financial services and mobility.

Dreams (www.dreamstech.com), the financial wellbeing platform and leader in engagement banking solutions today announces the appointment of Russell Prince-Wright, Jason Curtis and Peter Hedlund, to join Dreams’ senior management team as Regional Directors and drive the company’s B2B expansion.