The UK’s fastest-growing investment platform InvestEngine has today confirmed that it now manages over £1 billion in investments for its clients – a major milestone that comes off the back of a year of sustained growth and expansion.

Delta Capita, a global leader in financial technology and managed services, has been selected by HSBC to deliver OTC derivatives confirmation and settlement services globally under a multi-year agreement. 

Delta Capita has further expanded its operational footprint by establishing strategic hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Manila, enabling seamless, 24/7 support for its global client base. 

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme saw a 9% rise in loan volumes in 2024 compared to the previous calendar year, suggesting a continued entrepreneurial drive in the UK.

The 2024 calendar split into quarters also saw demand for Start Up Loans remain consistent in each quarter.

German Fintech company Ivy – is preparing for a global rollout, strengthening its team by appointing payment expert Sascha Bross as Managing Director of its regulated Finnish subsidiary, Ivy Pay Oy. Founded in 2021, Ivy continues to expand its strategic capabilities in the instant payment market. Backed by $30 million from Creandum and Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, Ivy plans to further expand its leading position in the instant payments sector through new products, partnerships, and expansion.

Mastercard announced a collaboration with Money Fellows, a mobile app for money circles, also known as ROSCA model (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) and Banque Misr to launch Money Fellows prepaid card in Egypt.  This prepaid card will enable Money Fellows to offer financial planning, savings, and credit access to its users in Egypt.

Papaya Global, the workforce payroll and payments platform, today announced its second Big Game ad, continuing its tradition of leveraging one of the world's most-watched events to highlight its industry-leading technology. Following the success of last year's Super Bowl ad, which reached 114 million views and tripled traffic to the company's website, Papaya returns with a new, equally bold campaign.

In a groundbreaking move, ACE Money Transfer, a leading international remittance provider, announces a partnership with Alipay, one of the world's dominant digital payment platforms. This integration marks a significant milestone for ACE, seamlessly integrating Alipay into its existing network of over 375,000 payout locations and unlocking a world of secure and convenient money transfers for its global customer base, with a particular focus on the vast 39.5+ million Chinese diaspora.

TradeStation Securities, Inc., an award-winning† self-clearing online brokerage firm for trading stocks, options, futures, and futures options, announces that it will be the first US broker to launch options trading on TradingView, a charting and trading platform, and soci

Abrigo, a leading provider of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, has acquired Integrated Financial Solutions (IFS), the provider of IFSLeaseWorks, a leader in end-to-end lease and loan origination and administration automation. The acquisition of the company, based in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., marks the latest in a series of strategic investments by Abrigo to help financial institutions gain efficiency through automation in the front and back office.

Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, today announces an expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC), having completed the acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited, including its acquiring license granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The license enables Nuvei to progress with launching direct acquiring capabilities in Japan across all major card schemes, and to extend its direct connectivity with all relevant alternative payment methods (APMs) in the country.