LSEG Risk Intelligence today publishes a report drawing attention to the global rise in child identity theft. The report calls out the impact of child identity theft, the risks to financial institutions, and highlights the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud.  It outlines practical actions financial institutions may adopt immediately such as identity, age and third-party verification together with transaction monitoring for child-linked accounts and multi-layered security.

Santander UK has today announced a new partnership with Worldpay, a global leader in payments technology and solutions. The partnership will enable Santander Business Banking and Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) customers to access Worldpay services, including best-in-class e-commerce capabilities and point of sale solutions.

Santander UK has today announced a new partnership with Worldpay, a global leader in payments technology and solutions. The partnership will enable Santander Business Banking and Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) customers to access Worldpay services, including best-in-class e-commerce capabilities and point of sale solutions.

PremFina, the UK’s fastest-growing insurance premium finance provider, today announces the successful agreement of a new £350 million private securitisation facility with support from HSBC and Waterfall Asset Management. The company was advised by SpecFin Capital.

Smartphones have become one of the most trusted tools for identity verification today, used instinctively and seamlessly to confirm purchases, access medical records, even unlock homes with just a fingerprint or a glance. Yet when it comes to accessing financial services, phones are rarely included. Banks commonly rely instead on outdated authentication methods like PINs, passwords, and repetitive verification steps, for even the simplest transactions. 

Shift4 Payments, Inc., announced today that it is further extending its previously announced all-cash tender offer through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GT Holding 1 GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company (“Merger Sub”), to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Global Blue Group Holding AG pursuant to the previously announced transaction agreement, dated as of February 16, 2025 between Global Blue and Shift4, and, from and after its execution and delivery of a joinder thereto on February 25, 2025, Merger Sub.

Western Union today announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its strong growth momentum in the region across its digital, retail and broader ecosystem presence.