Wolters Kluwer, a leading software solutions and services provider, announced today three divisional CEO appointments that will set the stage for accelerated growth at the company.

NinjaTrader Group, LLC, a global leader in futures brokerage and advanced technology for active traders, announced that it has just launched new web and mobile apps for fully integrated multi-device trading, along with a series of enhancements to its offering. The new suite includes a dramatically streamlined account opening and management process, accompanied by a refreshed website and brand experience unveiled today.

Colombian FinTech Avista, which uses digital financial solutions to provide greater access to credit products, has reportedly raised $22.5m in a debt facility.

The funds were supplied by Accial Capital, an investor in asset-backed FinTech lending portfolios in emerging markets, according to a report from Forbes Colombia.

Singapore-based marketplace lending company iLex has secured a $4.5m investment, which was led by QBN Capital.

The funds will help iLex accelerate its product roadmap and client acquisition across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and Africa, according to a report from Technode Global.

The international acceleration program "AG 4 Future Food", promoted by the Sella group and implemented by its Venture Incubator dpixel, starts today. It aims to identify and support startups capable of developing innovative, economically sustainable, accessible and efficient solutions and technologies within the agri-food chain.

Alveo is pleased to announce the integration of MSCI ESG Research’s content into its data management solution. Alveo’s clients will have access to the two firms’ respective data and cloud data management capabilities to provide integrated solutions, which more easily puts MSCI’s rich content into clients’ workflows and helps business users self-serve.

Crypto Exchange Bybit has begun the rollout of Mastercard debit cards, enabling users to convert their crypto into fiat at the point of sale and ATMs.

Available for clients in eligible countries in Europe, Bybit Card will be available for a selection of blue-chip cryptocurrencies, namely, BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, and XRP. Payment requests will automatically convert balances in these digital assets into EUR or GBP, depending on the client’s country of residence.

With over $130 billion of quarterly institutional trading volume and over $50 billion of institutional assets on the platform, Coinbase operates at the centre of the institutional digital asset market.

Simpl, India’s foremost 1-tap checkout network, today announced the appointment of Neha Dixit as the Vice President of its People Operations team. In her present role, Neha will be responsible for heading the organisation’s HR Business Partner function and providing leadership for people and culture priorities at Simpl. She would also be responsible for strengthening the policy and process framework to enable fast-paced learning and leadership development within the organization.

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, and Printec Group, a leading payment technology integrator in the CEE region, have signed a strategic partnership agreement. Focusing on two main areas, financial institutions and merchants, the partnership will enable Printec Group and Worldline to expand the range of payment services in 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.