As airlines progress with plans to become modern retailers, the importance of a smooth payments experience grows in importance. Yet outdated airline payments risk undermining efforts to turn airports into retailing hotspots and are the root-cause of traveler frustration, according to a newly published report. 

Serene, a UK fintech innovator dedicated to crafting seamless financial experiences for brands and their customers, has announced the appointment of three major hires to its leadership team, collectively bringing nearly four decades of expertise in data, engineering, and financial services.

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, launched a new embedded banking service for Capital on Tap, the credit card provider for small businesses. The partnership will see ClearBank provide business savings accounts integrated directly into Capital on Tap’s existing user portal.

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Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, is thrilled to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has introduced Multi-Currency Accounts, enabling ever-growing businesses to expand their global footprints while enjoying hassle-free and seamless foreign currency management, in one single point of access.s

Ageras, a leading fintech platform for accounting, admin and banking software for small businesses in Europe, has completed the full acquisition of Storebuddy; an integration software specialised in automating accounting processes for online stores.

Experian, a leading global data and technology company, and ValidMind, a leader in model risk management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership designed to transform how financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, operational risk and model governance.

New research from PensionBee, a leader in the UK consumer retirement market, reveals that while UK savers are open to AI playing a role in pension customer support, they are not ready for a fully automated experience.

79% of respondents expressed preferences for a mix of human and AI interaction when managing their pension accounts, highlighting a strong preference for a hybrid approach.

In recent years, banking profits have been strong, with UK leaders reporting pre-tax gains of up to £24 billion. But alongside this success, competition has intensified. Fintech challengers are grabbing attention and market share, raising the bar with slick digital experiences, better personalisation, and tools designed around customer needs.

Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced its extended strategic global agreement with Upvest, a leading provider of investment infrastructure in Europe, to further deliver and enhance end-to-end proxy voting and shareholder disclosure solutions for Upvest clients and their end users.