Liquid Group, a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in cross-border digital payments, and TerraPay, a leader in simplifying global money movement headquartered in London, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore interoperability between RoamQR™, Liquid Group’s interoperable QR payment network, and TerraPay’s global payment infrastructure.

Finmo, the modern Treasury Operating System for global businesses, has partnered with Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group, to launch Global Currency Account (GCA) capabilities that enable businesses to manage pay-ins, pay-outs, and foreign exchange with greater control and visibility across markets.

Ebury, the leading global fintech specialising in international payments and FX risk management, has launched a brand new mobile app designed to give businesses complete control over their global cash flows - anytime, anywhere.

Nearly half (47%) of 18-34 year-olds in the UK lost money to fraud or scams during the last year, a stark reminder that fraudsters are increasingly targeting the digital-savvy younger generations. New research from fraud and financial crime prevention company Featurespace, a Visa Solution, reveals the scale of the problem.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.  today announced the appointment of Richard Street as Head of International Sales to drive further growth and enhance collaboration across international markets. Richard will be based in London and report to Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge International. 

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. , the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced that Cboe Clear Europe, its pan-European clearing house, has reached a significant step in the development of its Securities Financing Transactions (SFT) clearing service, with BNY, a global financial services company, acting as the service’s first Agent Lender. This milestone was achieved with BNY clearing SFTs on behalf of UCITS clients, expanding the service to a key new client segment.

Zilch, the consumer payments platform powering the future of commerce, today announced it has raised over USD $175 million ($176.7m) in debt and equity. Led by KKCG, the round includes participation from BNF Capital, and several other strategic investors. The raise also includes the expansion of its securitization led by Deutsche Bank.

Britons are being held back from investing by a lack of financial education, according to new research by high-growth retail trading platform, Capital.com.  The research, titled Fear or Fortune? , found that eight in 10 adults feel too nervous to invest, with confusion and misinformation emerging as the biggest barriers to participation.