GoCardless, the bank payments company, has announced it is renewing its strategic partnership with Xero, the global small business platform, for another five years. 

With a global reach and ever-expanding scope, the FinTech industry is continuously growing. While already a core sector, the next few years will see financial technology grow from a market cap of $245 billion to $1.5 trillion, cementing this industry’s presence and importance.

It’s the last chance for fintech startups to join the AWS Global Fintech Accelerator, a non-equity, online program, launched by Amazon Web Services in collaboration with NVIDIA, a tech giant igniting the era of modern AI, and Vestbee, one of Europe's leading platforms for startups, venture capital firms, accelerators and corporations.

In a continuously evolving landscape of financial complexities, the importance of achieving a robust sense of financial awareness has never been more evident. Despite the UK's role as a global economic powerhouse, it faces an enduring challenge in terms of financial literacy.

Ramp, the finance automation platform designed to help businesses spend less, today announced a $300 million Series D on the back of strong revenue growth, rapidly increasing market share among small and mid-sized businesses, and successful expansion into the enterprise segment over the past year. The company will use this capital to further fuel its industry-leading pace of product development and accelerate its expansion into adjacent categories.

On November 13 and 14, 2023, the Swiss financial service industry will meet at the Swiss Payment Forum in Zurich to discuss the latest developments in finance and payments. 

It’s no secret that document & identity verification is paramount in today’s technologically advanced world. It safeguards individuals & businesses alike, from fraudsters & identity thieves. With each interaction, whether it's verifying identities, validating qualifications, or ensuring compliance, accuracy forms the bedrock of confidence. A tiny miscalculation can disrupt the delicate balance, shaking the trust of customers, partners, and stakeholders.

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In a win for the Australian financial advice industry, Sydney-based financial software company Moneysoft has turned on open banking data feeds for its industry-leading client engagement software that is used by more than 250 financial advisers, mortgage brokers and money coaches across Australia.

Moneysoft is working with accredited data recipient Envestnet® | Yodlee® to access open banking data under Australia’s Consumer Data Right (CDR).