Embat, a European fintech specialising in real-time treasury management, has acquired Necto, a US-based company and the global leader in premium bank API connectivity, enabling seamless access to banking data and the execution and monitoring of instant payments. 

The ClearScore Group, a leading global FinTech and data-driven financial marketplace, has secured £30 million in debt financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK to drive further business growth across domestic and international markets.

Payoneer, the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business, and grow globally, today announced that its Board of Directors (“the Board”) has appointed Barak Eilam to the Board as a Class I director.

Today, Barclays announces the launch of Barclays Live, a reimagined client research portal designed to deliver a bespoke experience, tailored to the unique needs of every client. With a sleek interface, enhanced navigation, and cutting-edge analytical tools, Barclays Live empowers clients to seamlessly access critical market insights, anticipate industry trends and make data-led decisions.

Key Features of New Barclays Live

In the wake of the recent $1.5 billion hack affecting a major cryptocurrency exchange, HTX hosted a live discussion on X and its Global Advisor Justin Sun addressed the growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency industry. The discussion, titled "Together Against Industry Crisis, Is There a Best Solution for the Security of the Crypto Industry?" featured insights from leading security firms SlowMist and GoPlus Security, as well as prominent KOLs.

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech & payments markets, has found the number of Open Banking API calls globally will increase 427%, from 137 billion in 2025.

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced the expansion of its real-time payout capabilities into Australia. The move furthers Nium’s mission to offer the most comprehensive global real-time payments network, enabling business to send payments across borders faster and more affordably. 

NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that $17.5 billion-asset Renasant Bank has expanded its relationship with Atleos.

Comment from Willem Wellinghoff, Chief Compliance Officer and UK Chair of inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay:

Banks and insurers have invested heavily in the digitisation of their customer channels over the last 25 years. Starting with static information websites around the turn of the century, mobile apps with the advent of the smartphone 15 years ago, and finally, the widespread adoption of chatbots over the last five years.