SEI® today announced a strategic partnership between SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (SIEL) and Graphene, a U.K.-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider, to power the growth of Graphene's offering for wealth managers, family offices, and independent financial advisers.

Almaviva, an Italian digital innovation Group, and Fabrick, a Sella Group company active in Open Finance at an international level, have been selected by the European Central Bank (ECB), as part of the Digital Euro project, to develop the mobile app and its technological infrastructure that will enable European citizens to use the European digital currency.

Kanastra, a financial technology company providing technology infrastructure and services for private credit funds and securitizations, today announced a $30 million Series B round led by F-Prime, with contributions from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's investment arm, as well as follow-on investments from current investors Kaszek, Valor Capital, Quona Capital and Itaú, Latin America's largest bank.  The new capital will be used to accelerate product development, deepen automation across the

Global-leading exchange traded product issuer 21Shares and new personalised wealth management platform, Stratiphy have partnered to unlock regulated access to cryptocurrencies and digital assets for UK investors once the FCA changes have been introduced to UK investors.

Street Wallet, a cutting-edge mobile payment platform empowering informal traders and service providers, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Plush Car Wash, a leading car care brand operating across Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and Western Province. This partnership will see Street Wallet’s payment solution embedded in Plush’s dry wash services.

Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce, acquired Versatile Credit, a consumer-financing software provider connecting merchants, lenders, and consumers through point-of-sale solutions. Versatile’s multi-source financing platform empowers its partners by delivering increased access to credit in a seamless manner.

Square, the globally trusted technology company that helps businesses of all sizes run and grow, is proud to support The JMHG Group, an independent hospitality group operating some of South West London’s most recognisable venues.

Financial IT’s Tawney Kruger sat down with Abacum COO Jorge Lluch to discuss the company’s recent $60 million Series B raise, its journey from inception to today, and the evolving role of financial planning in the age of AI.

MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, and Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools millions of people rely on to lead a healthier financial life, today announced the expansion of their pay-by-bank partnership to Europe.