Smartphones are pivotal in both our personal and professional lives. These devices grant access to everything from communications with family and colleagues to banking, payments, and other online services. Such convenience, however,  brings with it significant risks. A growing threat faced by individuals and businesses alike is shoulder surfing – the act of spying on someone’s screen to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, PINs, or banking credentials.

The strength of any financial organisation hinges on its ability to manage data effectively. In the financial services sector, where data permeates every facet of business operations, efficient data management is crucial for maximising value and minimising operational costs.

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, today announced it has successfully onboarded its first European clients to the Eurosystem’s payment rail, T2.

The fintech clearing bank welcomes OpenPayd, Pay Perform (which trades as Orbital), and Transact Payments, which will all benefit from real-time transactions in Euros.  

The 2025 Fintech Pledge , a campaign launched by Zopa Bank and ClearScore two years ago to improve consumers’ financial resilience, has today unveiled its first Impact Report . 

Imprint, the leading provider of modern co-branded credit cards, today announced it has raised $75 million in a Series C financing led by Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Thrive Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Ribbit Capital. This latest financing round elevates Imprint’s valuation to $600 million, reflecting its continued momentum following several recent partnerships with leading brands.

Today, Citi and Mastercard announced a collaboration to offer cross-border payments to Mastercard debit cards in 14 receiving markets [1] worldwide, with plans for further expansion. Leveraging Citi’s WorldLink® Payment Services and Mastercard Move’s money transfer capabilities, Citi clients can make near-instant, full-value payments, with near 24/7 availability to consumers using their Mastercard debit card details.

Lendbuzz, an AI-based fintech company that helps consumers obtain better access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, announced today that it has closed a $262 million securitization (“LBZZ 2024-3”) collateralized by a pool of auto loans made to obligors and secured by new and used automobiles, light duty trucks, and vans.

New research from Virgin Money reveals the importance of early financial education and positive money management habits.