The FinovateFall Conference Marks Finovate’s Return to In-Person Events
The fintech conference will feature more than 90 global thought leaders and showcase product demos from more than 50 companies
Digital Bank Kroo Receives Banking Licence With Restrictions From UK Financial Regulators
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
The digital bank which recently raised £17.7M, will focus on delivering an exceptional and secure banking experience, built on its innovative social current account and competitive lending products.
Contour and GSBN Partner to Drive Digitisation Across Global Shipping Industry
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Partnership increases speed of logistics and ease of conducting trade globally Digital trade finance network Contour has partnered with the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) to offer an end-to-end digital solution for all participants involved in trading, financing and shipping goods around the world.
HPD Lendscape Chosen to Support Banca Transilvania Growing Factoring Volumes and Digitalisation Drive
Banca Transilvania, the largest bank in Romania, has selected HPD Lendscape
Razer Merchants Services Bags Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer Award By Paynet For Industry Leading Growth
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Alternative Finance
Razer Merchant Services awarded the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer at PayNet Malaysia’s Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2021 for number of merchants acquired, FPX transactions volume generation and FPX volume growth.
Embedded Finance Key to SME Recovery and Rebuilding Economy
iwoca data shows how embedded finance leads to speedier and more successful loan applications for small businesses Half of applications through embedded finance partners receive a decision within two minutes, and are 58% more likely to be successful than direct applications Nearly 30% of all loan applications to iwoca now come through embedded finance partners
PayNearby Partners with Visa and RBL Bank to Launch SoftPoS and mPOS
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Money Transfers, Banking
Aims to democratize digital payments and reduce cash transactions at the last mile by offering an all-inclusive payment acceptance infrastructure at retail touch points • Transform everyday smartphones into merchant terminals (SoftPoS) at no additional cost • Enable 2-in-1 Micro ATM devices, that double up as payment acceptance (mPOS) and cash withdrawal at very affordable pricing
Azentio Software to Acquire Software Assets From Path Solutions, a Leading Core Banking Software Provider
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Asset Management, Core Banking
Azentio Software (“Azentio”), a Singapore-headquartered software products business owned by funds advised by Apax, is pleased to announce the signing of a binding agreement to acquire certain software assets from Path Solutions (including the flagship products iMAL™, iSHRAQ™, Path Digital and Path Analytics), a leading provider of core banking software.
Digital Banking Challenge Launched to Upskill Bahraini Youth Digital Capabilities
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking, Online Banking
The National Bank of Bahrain Digital Challenge in strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay will contribute in upskilling Bahraini youth digital capabilities and enable them to explore various emerging tech trends. The National Bank of Bahrain launches the Digital Banking Challenge in strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay; one of MENA’s largest FinTech Hubs open for all Bahraini youth to develop new and creative solutions focused... more
OSB Group PLC Renews Contract with Phoebus Software
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
OSB Group (OSB) and Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) have signed a new 5-year contract. The specialist lender has been a client of PSL since 2013 and the new deal follows the merger of OneSavings Bank and Charter Court Financial Services plc in 2019. The mortgage servicing solution will handle all the Group’s primary and special servicing requirements in a highly automated manner. Users are based in both the UK and India.
Commenting on UK GDP and an Encouraging Economic Outlook
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Commenting on UK GDP showing a positive uptick and an encouraging economic outlook, Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, part of AIM listed Manx Financial Group, said: "Today’s UK GDP data shows a positive uptick quarter on quarter and provides a more encouraging outlook for the UK economy going forward. However, the plight of UK small businesses and current default levels caused by the ongoing impact of the pandemic should be of real concern.
1 in 4 Customers likely to Switch Banks due to ESG Issues
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
44% of European customers rate environmental and social issues as ‘very important’ when choosing a bank 18-24-year-olds are almost twice as likely to switch banks compared to those aged 55 and over
Women have Bigger Portfolios: How Young Russians are Investing
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
August 12 is International Youth Day, a date designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999 to recall the role played by young people in development and peacebuilding. Sber timed its research on the investment habits of young people to coincide with this date.
Estonia’s LHV Bank Extends Partnership with Nets and Adds Issuing Services to UK Subsidiary
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
LHV Bank and European payment services provider Nets have extended their long-term partnership in Estonia, while adding new issuing services for LHV’s British subsidiary, LHV UK Limited.
Vemanti Group Signs MOU with PVcomBank to Bring Banking Services to the Underserved
- 2 years 7 months ago
- Banking
Vemanti Group, Inc. announced today that it has signed a Fintech and Banking-as-a-Service (“BaaS”) business cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank (“PVcomBank”) to jointly develop financial products and banking solutions for the underserved consumers and small businesses in Vietnam.