The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, is holding its fifth annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event, to promote awareness of the role and importance of investor education and protection.

Leading cyber security and investigations consultancy S-RM has today announced the appointment of Kelly McManus as Global Business Development Lead, Insurance and Legal, as part of its growing global cyber offering.

Salmon, a leading provider of financial services and consumer lending products in Southeast Asia, operating a licensed bank in the Philippines, today announces the successful completion of its $30 million Series A-2 equity financing round. The planned round saw strong participation from key institutional investors of the Company, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Lunate of Abu Dhabi, with both committing amounts substantially in excess of their pro-rata allocation rights.

Paysafe, a global payments platform, today announced a strategic partnership with 

JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announced that it enabled Google Pay for its customers on September 6, 2024. Android(TM) smartphone users can now use Google Pay in stores where JCB Contactless is accepted, by adding their credit/debit cards issued by the JCB Group in Japan to Google Pay. To use Google Pay, you will need to download the Google Wallet app and add your JCB Card.

TreasurySpring, the London-based fintech company, has announced the appointment of Tom Ryan in the newly created role of Global Head of Partnerships. TreasurySpring enables corporations, private fund managers, and financial institutions to access a broad range of the best risk-adjusted cash investment options via a simple and intuitive platform.

Drofa Comms, a global finance PR consulting agency, is excited to announce its next Communicate Fintech event in London on October 8, 2024.

XYB,  the leading Coreless Banking Platform business, has announced its plans to help banks modernize their core systems. XYB is working with global tech leader IBM to provide technologies and consulting expertise that can help financial services organisations address the growing requirements for core modernisation initiatives.

Atom bank, the UK’s first app-only bank, has appointed Ayshea Robertson as its new Chief People Officer (CPO).

Ayshea joins from Zen Internet, the internet service provider, where she spent six years as CPO and Board Director. She has significant experience leading HR functions within a wide range of businesses over the course of her career, including at Bellway Homes, Technology Services Group and Newcastle Building Society. 

Experian Consumer Services is excited to announce a partnership with Oakbrook, a leading non-bank consumer lender, to offer debt consolidation loans on the Experian Marketplace using Paylink’s innovative ReFi technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in improving financial inclusion and unlocking access to credit for more customers.