Standard Chartered Granted MiCA and EMI Licence, Advancing Its Digital Asset Strategy in Europe
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Standard Chartered today announced that it has been granted authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation as well as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), marking a significant milestone in the next phase of its Financing & Securities Services digital asset custody strategy in Europe.
Checkout.com Partners with Agoda to Deliver AI-powered Payment Performance for Global Travel
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, today announces its partnership with digital travel platform Agoda. The partnership delivers high-performance digital payments infrastructure that supports Agoda’s mission of bridging the world through travel. Agoda connects travellers to over six million hotels and holiday properties worldwide as well as with flights, activities, and other travel experiences.
WFIS 2026 Became the Pivotal Forum for Policy, Banking & Fintech Dialogue amid Unprecedented Technology Waves in Vietnam
- 4 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
In the wake of a formidable fintech market that’s forecasted to reach $50.21 billion by 2030, Vietnam’s financial sector is undergoing rapid paradigm shifts. At present, the country is witnessing one of the fastest rates of digital payment adoptions, mobile connectivity, and fintech growth in the region. It comes as no surprise that rising investor confidence and increasing consumer demand for faster, seamless financial services have taken...
XTB Institutional Reflects on iFX EXPO International 2026
- 4 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
XTB Institutional, formerly known as X Open Hub, part of XTB Group, was among the exhibitors at iFX EXPO International 2026. This year’s edition marked a special milestone in XTB Institutional’s and X Open Hub’s history as the strengthening its alignment with XTB Group, whose parent company XTB S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange announced its rebranding from X Open Hub to XTB Institutional.
Offa Secures £6.5M Strategic Raise to Fuel Next Phase of Expansion
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Offa, the award-winning British Islamic property finance fintech, has completed a £6.5 million working capital raise through an innovative sukuk and warrant structure. The sukuk is listed on The International Stock Exchange, Guernsey (TISE). The transaction attracted investors from both the UK and the GCC, reflecting strong confidence in Offa’s growth trajectory, business model and long-term strategy.
The Payments Association Appoints Renuka Rawlins as Director of Policy & Government Affairs to Continue Payments Policy Momentum
- 4 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
The Payments Association, a trade body for the payments sector, has appointed Renuka Rawlins as its new Director of Policy & Government Affairs. Rawlins steps into the role to lead the association’s strategic engagement with regulators, government bodies and industry stakeholders during a pivotal era of digital transformation and shifting financial regulations.
KINFOS EVENTS LAUNCHES AGENTIC AUTOMATION IN FINANCE SUMMIT CANADA
- 4 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
North America’s 7th Edition Agentic Automation in Finance Summit Canada Launches in Toronto, Bringing Together Leaders Shaping the Future of AI-Powered Financial Services Toronto, Canada — November 4, 2026
Visa Makes the Smartphone the New Cash Register for the World’s Small Businesses
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced new capabilities across Visa Pay, Visa Accept and Visa Direct that expand how smartphones can accept and send digital payments. The updates make it easier for small businesses in emerging markets — from street vendors to growing online merchants — to manage payments using tools they already rely on.
Unzer Appoints Isabelle Bénard as Chief Product & AI Officer
- 4 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
Unzer, a leading European provider of payment and software solutions, has appointed Isabelle Bénard as Chief Product & AI Officer (CPAIO). The role combines responsibility for the company's product strategy and artificial intelligence, reflecting the growing importance of AI across Unzer's products and operations.
NCR Atleos Extends Long-Standing Relationship with Shell UK Oil Products to Operate ATMs Across Its National Forecourt Network
- 4 months 1 week ago
- ATMs
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced an extension of its long-standing relationship with Shell UK Oil Products Limited, to operate ATMs across Shell’s forecourt network in the United Kingdom.
DailyPay Announces Appointment of Inbal Shani to Its Board of Directors
- 4 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
DailyPay, the leading On-Demand Pay platform and financial wellness solution, today announced the appointment of Inbal Shani to its Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2026. "Inbal Shani brings the kind of product experience that matters at this stage of DailyPay's growth," said Nelson Chai, Chief Executive Officer, DailyPay. "She has helped build and scale products used by millions of people around the world, and her perspective will be...
Tide Expands Wealth Offering with Launch of Dedicated Investment Account for SMEs
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Wealth Management
Tide, the UK's leading business management platform, has today launched the Tide Investment Account (TIA), bringing business investing directly into the platform where more than 900,000 UK SMEs already manage their finances. The new offering is designed to help business owners grow surplus cash through investing, removing many of the barriers that have historically made wealth creation more complicated for smaller businesses.
Vanquis Selects Freshworks to Modernize Service Management as Gateway Transformation Nears Completion
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Freshworks today announced that Vanquis, a leading UK specialist bank, has selected Freshservice a
Sygnum Europe Leverages Global Banking Platform and Products to Expand EU Market Access
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Digital banking
Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, is leveraging its global banking platform, products and operational experience across Switzerland, Singapore and the Middle East to scale its EU client base via a CASP authorisation for its Sygnum Europe subsidiary. As the MiCAR transition period ends, Sygnum Europe smoothly shifts into operating-mode
Michigan First Credit Union Chooses Scienaptic AI to Unlock Smarter Lending
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Lending
Scienaptic AI, a global leader in AI powered credit decisioning technology, today announced that Michigan First Credit Union has selected its AI platform to modernize its lending operations, enhance decisioning speed, and responsibly expand access to credit for its growing membership.
