The British Business Bank has agreed a transaction of up to £300m with Close Brothers under the ENABLE Guarantees programme, unlocking significant additional lending capacity.

The transaction will support a portfolio within Close Brothers Asset Finance, covering hire purchase, sale and hire purchase back and leasing facilities. Asset finance plays an important role for UK smaller businesses, with the market reaching a record £23.5bn in 2024.

PowerPay, a leading fintech platform providing consumers with home improvement and patient finance, today announced the addition of Synovus Bank, a Georgia-based financial institution with $62 billion in a

Gemini Space Station, Inc. ("Gemini"), a global crypto platform, today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

Akurateco, a leading white-label payment software provider, announced that it has partnered with PAYSTRAX – a licensed European payment institution headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania – to expand its acquiring and processing services across Europe.

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announced the execution of a multi-year forward flow agreement with Nelnet, a U.S.-based financial services and investment firm, to support the continued expansion of Klarna’s Pay in 4 product in the United States.

Ebury, one of the world’s leading fintechs, is delighted to announce it has extended its partnership  with the EFL Championship team Southampton Football Club for the 2025/26 season, continuing  as the club’s Official Fintech Partner. 

Building on the successful relationship established in October 2024, the renewed agreement will  see Ebury continue to provide its market-leading expertise in global financial operations to support  the club’s growth ambitions.  

Riva Money, a next-generation payments infrastructure company, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to rebuild how businesses move money globally. The round was led by Project A and joined by angel investors from leading fintech and financial institutions including Revolut, Ebury, Monzo, and J.P. Morgan.

Travel season is no longer black and white - neither are the ways people pay  

Travel booking isn’t following the old rules anymore. With flexible payment options like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), alternative currencies, and seamless digital payments, travelers are booking on their terms—without waiting for peak seasons or traditional budget cycles.

Growfin, the AI-native accounts receivable (AR) automation leader, today announced a strategic partnership with Zuora®, a leading monetization platform for modern business. The collaboration will help enterprise companies tap into the power of AI to transform their quote-to-cash operations to support modern monetization strategies.