Increased Accessibility is the Biggest Driver for European Consumers Using Embedded Financial Services
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Easier access to financial services in comparison to traditional banks is a key reason for 41% of consumers turn to embedded financial services, according to a new study by Solaris and Roland Berger. The ‘Disrupting the value chain for financial services - How to drive revenue growth with embedded finance’ study composed the views of 1600 consumers equally split across the four major European markets: Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
DKK Partners Gains CONSUMAF Licence to Accelerate Commitment to African Expansion
- 10 months 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company which specialises in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity, has gained the CONSUMAF licence to accelerate its financial services operations in Africa. COSUMAF is the supervisory and control authority for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) financial market, which aims to support the deepening and broadening of the region’s financial markets safely.
Deko and Aero Commerce Partner to Provide Checkout Finance Solutions for Merchants
- 11 months 6 days ago
- Alternative Finance
Checkout finance platform, Deko, has announced a milestone BNPLaaS partnership with Aero Commerce, bolstering the e-commerce platform's offering and technological capabilities. Among the checkout finance capabilities available through this partnership, Aero has directly integrated Deko's Newpay product, a digital credit account, that improves conversion rates and encourages repeat spending.
Retailers Adopting Embedded Finance Following Shift to Online Shopping
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Research from Freedom Finance, one of the UK’s leading digital lending marketplaces and embedded finance providers, reveals the extent to which the UK’s most valuable retail brands are adopting financial services. The analysis reveals three of the top ten most valuable retail brands in the UK1 already offer embedded finance services to customers, while Morrisons is the only retailer in the top 10 not to offer financial services of any sort.
YouLend Study Finds that Female-led SMEs are More Likely to Secure Financing from Embedded Finance Providers
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
A new report by YouLend, a leading global embedded finance platform, conducted in partnership with Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, found that YouLend attracted 12% more applications from female-led businesses and was more than twice as likely to finance female-led businesses than the UK aver
Reward Strengthens its Presence in Wales and the South West with New Business Development Director Appointment
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Reward Finance Group has appointed David Owen as business development director to elevate Reward’s profile as a prominent alternative finance provider in Wales and the South West.
Alternative Financing Market Revenue to Reach $40B by 2032
- 1 year 2 days ago
- Alternative Finance
As per the report by Global Market Insights, Inc. “Worldwide Alternative Financing Market was valued at USD 10 billion in 2022 and will surpass a revenue collection of USD 40 billion by 2032 with an annual growth rate of 15% over 2023 to 2032.”
Sonovate Adds New Tech Capabilities, Introducing Automation Tools to Help Recruitment Businesses Boost Operations
- 1 year 3 days ago
- Alternative Finance
Sonovate, the leading provider of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce, has expanded its offering with the addition of a new solution to automate back and middle office tasks for recruitment agencies of all sizes.
Liberis Launches Cashback for Green - a Funding Initiative that Rewards Sustainable SMEs
- 1 year 2 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Liberis, a leading global embedded finance platform, is reinforcing their commitment to responsible and sustainable investment practices by developing Cashback for Green, responding to the growing appetite from their SME customers for green funding solutions.
Divido Launches ‘Finance Matcher’ Tool to Help Merchants Pair Consumers with Affordable Finance Repayment Plans
- 1 year 3 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Checkout finance platform Divido today launches ‘Finance Matcher’, a new tool to support UK consumers in finding checkout finance repayment plans that they can afford, supporting merchants to boost sales without compromising on responsible lending standards.
Stratiphy Takes the Next Step With Crowdcube Fundraise
- 1 year 3 weeks ago
- Crowdfunding
Following on from the recent launch of its investment strategy builder application, Stratiphy has announced its official listing on Crowdcube, one of the UK’s leading investment crowdfunding platforms.
Only 29% of Young People Trust Financial Institutions to Act Ethically, According to New Research by Fairer Finance Pioneer etika
- 1 year 1 month ago
- Alternative Finance
etika, the purpose-driven, people-first finance provider of fair and ethical finance, has today released the results of a new consumer insights survey* exploring the attitudes of young people in the UK towards the environmental and social impact of financial products.
Teya and Liberis Team Up to Improve Access to Finance for UK Merchants
- 1 year 1 month ago
- Alternative Finance
Teya, the customer-centric operating system and financial service provider for merchants in Europe, has today announced its partnership with Liberis, the UK’s leading embedded finance platform.
Small and Medium-sized Consultancies Say Offering Specialist Consulting Services Can Stymy Growth, But Remains Key to Long-term Success
- 1 year 1 month ago
- Alternative Finance
Offering a specialist consulting service can hinder short-term growth at consulting firms throughout the UK, but providing specialist expertise remains crucial to their long-term competitive advantage, according to new research published today.
HeavyFinance Partners with Agricarbon for Major European Climate Project
- 1 year 1 month ago
- Alternative Finance
HeavyFinance, a European climate tech investment marketplace, has partnered with automated soil carbon measurement company, Agricarbon, for a European climate project to measure carbon impact.
