TransferGo, the global fintech empowering a world on the move, has launched its multi-currency business account. This service offers global businesses based in the United Kingdom and European Union an account through which they can hold, exchange, send, and receive multiple currencies. 

The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital payments, driven by a surge in online commerce. Today, digital payment methods, especially mobile payments, have matured across Europe as consumers embrace diverse digital channels with ease.

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences.

Bluevine, the banking platform that serves as the financial operating system for startups and small businesses, today announced an ongoing partnership with global small business accounting platform, Xero.

Through this collaboration, Bluevine customers can sync their banking data with Xero, providing small businesses and their accountants with greater efficiencies and growth opportunities.

Today, Caxton, a leading British fintech company known for delivering top-tier financial solutions for consumers and businesses for over 20 years, announced that it has transformed its customer experience and business operations. In partnership with Britannic, they implemented the Five9 cloud contact centre solution, achieving a 21% reduction in call handling times and an 8% decrease in customer waiting times, plus maintaining an impressive NPS of over 70 during peak periods.

PRECISION, a leading risk management solution built from travel, and FinMont, the global payment orchestration platform for the travel industry, have partnered to tackle one of the travel sector's biggest challenges: payment fraud. According to an MRC report, payment fraud costs airlines an alarming 3.1% of their annual global e-commerce revenue, underscoring the urgent need for advanced, tailored payment solutions in the travel industry.

Northern Trust has announced a significant enhancement for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) through the ability to generate digital voluntary carbon credits in near real-time on The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem™.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a global Fintech leader, today announced the appointment of Stephen Wilkes as Senior Vice President, Head of International Buy-Side Sales. This executive hire reflects Broadridge’s commitment to driving growth and innovation in the international asset management space via strategic investment in talent, cutting-edge solutions and exemplary client service.

Real-time payment provider, Yaspa, has partnered with Playbook  Engineering, a global leader in betting platforms, to deliver cutting-edge instant bank payment solutions for their online betting sites. This collaboration will enable players to enjoy seamless, fast, and secure payment journeys using Pay by Bank for deposits and withdrawals. 

Today, Visa Foundation is announcing the launch of a three-year initiative to support and empower women-led small businesses (SMBs) through a comprehensive training, community building and micro-grant programme.

In partnership with INCO, a leading social enterprise company, the programme aims to deliver impactful financial and business support to 500 UK based female founders to address the gender financing gap facing women entrepreneurs in the UK. 

The FCA is consulting on a single standard for corporate bond prospectuses, covering both large and small (less than £100,000) bond sizes. This would reduce costs and barriers for companies raising capital and give investors the information they need to make an informed decision.