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Sony And Bolttech Jointly Launch My Sony Care in Hong Kong

Japanese multinational electronics conglomerate, Sony, has partnered with global insurtech bolttech, to launch My Sony Care+, an embedded protection programme designed to give customers extended coverage for their devices. This initiative is further supported by Tokio Marine, strengthening the program’s value and reliability.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:32
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Worldline Empowers Agentic Commerce With New AI Capabilities

Worldline, a European leader in payment services, is introducing new capabilities to connect AI agents to its global payment ecosystem, making payments agent-ready and enabling merchants to experiment with AI-powered workflows and commerce experiences.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:28
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ClearScore Embeds Automated Debt Repayment Technology Directly Into Lender Applications

ClearScore, a global leader in financial marketplaces, is launching its automated debt repayment technology, Clearer, directly into lender credit application journeys.

Clearer ensures that when a customer takes out a debt consolidation loan, the money is automatically used to pay off their existing debts. This removes the risk that funds are used for other purposes, helping lenders price loans more accurately and reducing the likelihood of missed repayments.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:10
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Swift Takes Bold Steps To Unlock the Benefits of Digital Finance on a Global Scale

Swift, in collaboration with BNP Paribas Securities Services, Intesa Sanpaolo and Societe Generale – FORGE, recently completed a landmark digital asset interoperability trial, marking an important step in our efforts to drive a new era of global interoperability. The trial enabled the seamless exchange and settlement of tokenised bonds, while supporting payments in both fiat and digital currencies.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:07
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LHV Bank Tops £1Bn in Deposits as Simplicity And Fair Value Win Customer Trust

LHV Bank has hit a major retail milestone, surpassing £1 billion in customer deposits since its 2023 launch into the UK. The growth has been driven by strong demand for its clear, fair value banking products, as customers continue to respond to a simple offer with no gimmicks and strong rates as standard.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 09:27
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Global Fintech Group Capital.com Receives CMA Licence in Kenya

The fintech group Capital.com, today announced it has been granted a licence by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to operate as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker under license number 244. The licence enables Capital.com to offer regulated online forex and trading services to clients in Kenya, acting as a compliant counterparty and providing onboarding, execution, and client support in line with CMA requirements.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 09:25
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Jalin And BPC Strengthen National Digital Transaction Security Through Enhanced Fraud Management System

PT Jalin Pembayaran Nusantara (“Jalin”), as part of BUMN Holding Danareksa, together with BPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during BFN Fest 2025 to strengthen fraud detection and prevention capabilities in Indonesia’s digital payment transactions. This collaboration represents a strategic step to enhance the security of the national payment system and maintain public trust in the digital financial ecosystem.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 09:22
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ClearBid Global Markets Selects Archax as Digital Asset Partner for UK and EU Expansion

ClearBid Global Markets (CBGM) today announced it has selected Archax as its regulated digital asset partner to expand the reach of its cross-border digital bond trading and data platform into the UK and EU regions.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 08:35
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Rising Fraud Puts Half of UK Retailers at Risk of Closing or Scaling Back in 2026

Rising fraud is putting significant pressure on UK retailers, with half of businesses at risk of closing or scaling back in the year ahead, new research finds. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 08:29
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MoonPay Powers Myriad’s In-App Wallet And USD1 Prediction Markets

We’re excited to announce that MYRIAD has partnered with MoonPay as it launches USD1 pools in collaboration with WorldLibertyFi, becoming the first prediction market to support this format.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 08:25
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