TSB has today announced Sikoia, Credit Canary, and Aperidata as the winners of its 2024 Innovation Labs programme, in partnership with Fintech Scotland.

Each year, the programme provides up to 15 new fintechs with the opportunity to develop and grow their propositions with insight and guidance from TSB experts based at the bank’s Technology Hub in Edinburgh. Now in its fourth year, the programme continues to drive innovation for customers, while boosting entrepreneurialism in Scotland.

Visa announced today that it has appointed Antony Cahill as the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for its European operations, subject to regulatory approval. A longtime banking executive and Visa veteran, Mr. Cahill will replace Charlotte Hogg, who is leaving Visa after eight years to pursue a new external opportunity. Mr. Cahill will be based in London and is expected to transition to his new role in early June.

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in seven new markets: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, and Malta. The functionality allows businesses such as Suitsupply, an international men’s fashion brand with more than 100 stores worldwide, to enable iPhones to accept contactless payments without the need to purchase or manage additional hardware.

Garanti BBVA Crypto stands out in the sector, as it allows users to buy and sell crypto assets in both Turkish lira (TRY) and US dollar (USD) pairs. Its renewed mobile app offers integrated custody and trading services with an intuitive interface, and the highest security protocols. Currently used to store 18 different crypto assets, the platform continues to evolve with ongoing product and system enhancements.

JCB and PayXpert, a pioneering omnichannel payment services provider based in Europe and in the UK, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across European and UK markets. The collaboration promises a smoother payment experience for both merchants in the regions and international JCB Cardmembers.

Starling Group today named four new members of its Executive Committee, further strengthening its leadership in the legal, compliance, and people functions. 

The appointments comprise an internal promotion and three external hires, reflecting Starling’s internal talent pool and its ability to attract top talent. Group CEO Raman Bhatia has now added eight senior appointments since he joined in June 2024. 

New research by YouGov commissioned by Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform, reveals growing trends amongst British consumers related to the perceived threats AI poses to their security and wellbeing when shopping online. 

Digital Asset, pioneers in institutional blockchain infrastructure and creators of the Canton Network, today named Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer. Isaac will lead global marketing efforts across brand, product marketing, and communications, with a focus on growing awareness and adoption of the Canton Network, an emerging infrastructure layer for financial markets.

Mastercard’s European Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) in Waterloo Belgium celebrates its 1st year anniversary and enhances its role in protecting the European digital ecosystem. 

New research from Mastercard of more than 1,800 small business owners in Europe uncovers a worrying trend: 1 in 4 (25%) entrepreneurs have been targeted by fraudsters, with the highest rates reported in Ireland (38%), Denmark (35%), and France (29%).