Mastercard has launched a new program designed to support fintechs across Western Europe to prosper.

‘Mastercard For Fintechs’ will equip fintech’s with the tools and expertise to drive ongoing growth and propel them to the next level; offering exclusive access to Mastercard’s dedicated fintech learning platform, participation in a series of fintech events across countries in Western Europe and the opportunity to compete for the chance to win 50,000€.

NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers, and consumers, today announced it has deployed its first multi-bank deposit ATMs in the UK. Deposit-taking ATMs are vital for cash-reliant UK consumers.

Thredd, a rapidly expanding next-generation global payments platform, today announced on the Money20/20 Europe stage its collaboration with Discover Global Network.

This strategic development is in direct response to demand from Thredd’s client base who are looking for flexibility when creating new card programmes, particularly for those who need the option for cross-border card issuance. 

AlHuda CIBE UAE, a leading Islamic Finance Advisory, consultancy, research, capacity building, and Shariah services provider institution, today announced the establishment of a dedicated Talent Acquisition Platform. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for qualified and Shariah-compliant human resources within the global Islamic finance industry.

Financing and data insights company re:cap today announced its Series A funding round of USD 14.6m and the release of its proprietary software as a service (SaaS) platform. The funding round was led by Entrée Capital and included participation from further existing shareholders Felix Capital and Project A, following 24 months of rapid growth for re:cap.

FIS®, a global leader in financial technology, today announced the launch of its Climate Risk Financial Modeler. The new SaaS risk offering aims to help businesses across all industries better assess, reduce and report their exposure to the physical risks of climate change.

The DDC Investor Summit Europe 2024, taking place at the five-star hotel NH Collection Prague Carlo IV on September 26, 2024, is set to become the premier gathering of key leaders and professionals in the forefront of alternative markets, LP allocation, distressed investing, co-lending, portfolio diversification, and specialty finance sectors of the market. This event promises to be a major convergence of industry executives, impactful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. 

Banknotes bearing King Charles III's portrait will debut on June 5, 2024. They'll retain the current designs of all denominations (£5, £10, £20, and £50), with no alterations except for the addition of the new portrait.

iPiD (International Payment Identity), a pioneer in global fintech, announced it has secured USD 5.3 million in a Pre Series A funding round today. This oversubscribed round was led by early stage tech-focused venture capital firm, Monk’s Hill Ventures. They are joined by global fintech venture funds QED Investors and Quona Capital, alongside existing partners Jungle Ventures, 1982 Ventures, Saison Capital and Resolution Ventures.

Rapid Finance, a leading small business banking platform specializing in providing customized financing solutions, announced today the availability of its cloud-based rules engine as part of its recently enhanced, award-winning AI fraud detection platform, Lynx.