Griffin, the API-first UK bank and full-stack Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform, has announced that it is accepting applications for its early access programme, Foundations. This comes after a successful pilot programme for its first set of customers. Foundations are designed for companies in the UK who want to offer financial products to their customers and build directly on a full-stack BaaS provider.  

Zilch, the ad-subsidized payments network (ASPN), today announces the launch of a new credit payment product, allowing its customers to spread interest-free repayments for larger purchases over three months. The new ‘Pay over 3 months’ product will provide more flexibility to customers and drive up Zilch’s market-leading wallet share. 

KPMG UK and Blue J announced today that they will launch a new generative AI-powered product to answer challenging tax research questions in seconds. KPMG will have exclusive access to the tool, Ask Blue J, among the big four accountancy firms in the UK for the first three years.

Finastra’s Filogix team has unveiled new generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities in its Expert Pro Canadian Mortgage Point of Sale (POS) solution. The function automates the creation of borrower narratives (notes) that aids in lender underwriting – streamlining processes, saving time and minimizing errors for brokers.

Akurateco, an industry-leading provider of white-label payment software solutions based in Europe, proudly announces its recent certification as a participating processor for Google Pay. This significant milestone reaffirms Akurateco's unwavering commitment to revolutionizing payment solutions for businesses worldwide.

Technological advancements are rapidly transforming various sectors, including the healthcare industry. Since 2020, an astounding $53 billion has been invested in the healthcare industry related to fintech solutions. This figure surpasses the total capital invested in the healthcare ecosystem from 2012 to 2019. This data indicates a significant shift in investor focus toward fintech solutions in healthcare.

Today, Ozone API, a global leader in the open banking sector, announces the appointment of former Virgin Money CEO, Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as the Chair of its Board. The appointment follows a successful Series A funding round led by Gresham House Ventures, aimed at fuelling the Ozone API’s ambitious global expansion strategy. It also comes after the company recently hired Mr Open Banking’s Eyal Sivan as General Manager for North America, to mark Ozone API’s expansion into the USA.  

Penfold, the digital pensions provider, today announced the launch of its latest crowdfunding round, following a period of significant growth. The early access launch is now open and individuals can register for this via Penfold’s crowdfunding page, with the round opening to the general public on February 27th. Penfold’s last crowdfund in 2022 sold out just hours after going live.

Napier AI, the London-based financial crime compliance RegTech, is pleased to announce that it has received a significant investment from