The Smart Saver is a “hybrid” (easy access / notice) savings account aimed at users at the beginning of their savings journeys. It currently offers up to 1.45% AER.
 
With rising inflation, energy prices, and rent increases adding considerable pressure on consumers’ finances, Zopa’s ambition is to make the £225 billion “zombie money” sitting idle in UK current accounts work harder.
 
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payabl., the European payments expert that enables businesses to take payments easily, reliably and securely, announces it has appointed Igor Skachkov as its new Chief Product Officer. 

Atom bank is expanding Portal - their next generation broker gateway-  to include their innovative Quick Quote tool.

The winners of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.

Mike Laven, CEO of CurrencyCloud, appointed as a Board Director to support ambitious growth trajectory

VP of Customer Success and VP of Marketing appointed to General Management Team bringing deep expertise in knowledge management and marketing

VizyPay’s unique initiative motivates shoppers to support community businesses nationwide

Biotech company looks to streamline AP processes to speed cycle time and provide foundation for rapid business growth

Selected companies focus on streamlining low- to moderate-income, Black, and Latinx individuals’ navigation and use of benefits and tools in support of better financial health

iink Payments, a digital payments network that expedites the disbursement of funds associated with multi-party property insurance claims, announced it has closed on a $6 million debt facility with accordion up to $100 million in partnership with a Los Angeles-based asset management firm.

The capital will be used to fund the rapidly expanding iink Advanced Funding program that provides short-term advances to restoration contractors constrained by cash flow issues commonly found in insurance work.