British Business Bank Backs TSP Ventures with £3m Commitment
- 16 min 38 sec ago
- Infrastructure
The British Business Bank today announces a £3 million commitment from its Regional Angels Programme, delivered via its partner Haatch, to TSP Ventures – an early-stage venture firm. TSP Ventures invest in hard science and breakthrough technologies that can deliver sustainable, cost-effective and geo-secure supplies of critical resources like energy, food, water and metals.
Worldline Helps Establish First Global ISO 20125 Standard for Sustainable Digital Services
- 1 hour 43 min ago
- Infrastructure
Worldline, a European leader in payment services, today adopts ISO/IEC 20125-1:2026, the world's first international standard for the eco-design of digital services. The standard gives enterprises a practical framework to measure, reduce and manage the environmental impact of their digital operations while supporting broader ESG and net-zero strategies.
European Businesses Say Outdated Financial Services Are Holding Back Growth
- 22 hours 34 min ago
- Infrastructure
European business decision makers (‘businesses’) feel they are being treated as second-class customers by financial providers, according to new research. The findings from CRIF – a global leader in credit and insurance information, analytics and solutions – are published today in Closing the financial services gap for European businesses, the second report in its 2026 Banking on Banks series.
UK Venture Funds Raise $6.9bn in Strongest Fundraising Quarter on Record
- 22 hours 37 min ago
- Infrastructure
UK venture capital firms raised $6.9 billion across 31 new funds in the third quarter of 2026, the strongest fundraising quarter on record and more than four times the quarterly average of the past two years, according to new analysis from HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Dealroom. The record quarter comes as UK startups and scaleups attracted $6.1 billion in venture capital investment, maintaining the UK’s position as Europe's leading venture... more
M-KOPA Reaches 10 Million Customers Across 5 Markets
- 1 day 1 hour ago
- Infrastructure
M-KOPA, the pan-African fintech, has reached 10 million customers across its 5 African markets. From its first solar sale in 2012, reaching 1 million customers took 8 years. Since its entry into smartphone financing in 2020, M-KOPA has added 9 million more in just 6 years, a marked acceleration in customer growth. The milestone reflects growing demand for M-KOPA's "More than a Phone" platform, which combines smartphone financing with embedded... more
Social Purpose Fintech Salad Receives King’s Award for Enterprise at Official Ceremony
- 1 day 3 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Social purpose fintech, Salad, formally received a King’s Award for Enterprise, one of the UK’s most prestigious honours, at an official presentation ceremony with The Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Andrew Blackman CstJ.
Navan Selected by Investec to Modernize Global Travel Program
- 1 day 21 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Navan, the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today announced it has been selected by Investec, a leading international bank and wealth manager, to upgrade its global travel program. “As Investec continues its digital transformation, we’re excited to partner with an AI-first travel platform to increase adoption and improve operational efficiency,” said Lyndon Subroyen, Investec Group Chief Technology and Operating Officer.
Ramp and San Francisco 49ers Announce New Multi-Year Partnership
- 2 days 29 min ago
- Infrastructure
Together, Ramp and the San Francisco 49ers today announced a multi-year partnership focused on engaging fans, finance leaders, and local businesses across the Bay Area. The 49ers have also selected Ramp to support various expense management and financial operations across the organization. The 49ers will use Ramp's AI-powered receipt matching to bring these workflows into one platform, giving the organization greater visibility and control of... more
The UK’s Digital Money Map: Regions Reveal Different Routes to Financial Progress
- 2 days 33 min ago
- Infrastructure
New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group finds that financial empowerment - having the confidence, capability and control to make informed financial decisions - has no single UK postcode. Across the country, people are using digital tools and AI for different priorities, from budgeting and debt reduction to investing, saving and planning ahead, with distinct regional patterns emerging.
Zip US Becomes an Official Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Connecting with Fans On and Off the Court
- 5 days 20 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Zip Co Limited, the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced a new partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming an Official Partner of the team for the 2026–27 NBA season. The partnership supports fan engagement by providing additional, flexible purchasing options for tickets and merchandise, while bringing Zip into the game-day experience at 76ers home games.
New Rules to Make Long-Term Investment Funds Clearer
- 5 days 20 hours ago
- Infrastructure
This will help give the market more confidence to invest in funds that support private markets. The new rules mean that investors will have to give 90 days' notice to access their funds but will be more certain that they will receive their money. For investors, this means the fund should be clearer from the start about how quickly they can get their money back and whether the fund is right for their needs.
BNY Expands Digital Asset Custody Platform in Europe
- 5 days 21 hours ago
- Infrastructure
BNY, a global financial services company, today announced the expansion of its Digital Asset Custody platform for select institutions in the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, making BNY one of the first global systemically important banks to offer regulated digital asset custody in the region.
Cboe Clear Europe Expands Securities Financing Transactions Clearing Service to U.S. Equities
- 5 days 23 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Cboe Global Markets, Inc., a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity and index derivatives, today announced that Cboe Clear Europe N.V., its pan-European clearing house, will expand its Securities Financing Transactions (SFT) clearing service from mid-October to include U.S. equities eligible for securities lending - another significant milestone in its strategy to expand the benefits of central clearing across the global... more
Revolut Customers Can Now Support Crisis-Affected Communities Through a New Partnership with the International Rescue Committee
- 6 days 21 min ago
- Infrastructure
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today announced a new partnership with Revolut, enabling millions of customers worldwide to support humanitarian response efforts and help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Customers can donate seamlessly directly in-app, using their account balance or RevPoints to make one-time contributions or set up recurring donations.
Octane Closes $1.4 Billion Forward-Flow Deal with New York Life, MetLife Investment Management, Equitable, Pacific Life, and Victory Park Capital
- 6 days 22 hours ago
- Infrastructure
Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.), the fintech unlocking the power of financial products for retailers and consumers, announced today that it has executed a $1.4 billion forward-flow facility, marking the Company's largest forward-flow transaction to date and further deepening its relationships with leading institutional investors.
