Ebury Opens New Office in Dublin to Meet Growing Demand from Irish Businesses
- 2 weeks 5 days ago
- Infrastructure
Ebury, the global financial technology firm, is delighted to announce the launch of a new office in Dublin, Ireland, in response to growing demand for Ebury’s services in Ireland’s dynamic and evolving market.
Experian and Nationwide Join Forces to Speed Up Mortgage Application Process
- 2 weeks 5 days ago
- Infrastructure
Mortgage applications are set to become speedier after Nationwide joined forces with Experian to automate the checks needed to verify a customer’s income. Through Experian’s Work Report™ income and employment verification service, Nationwide is able to digitally confirm homebuyers’ declared income instantly, removing the need for applicants to provide manual income proofs, such as copies of their payslips.
Offa Purchases Bank of Ireland’s Islamic Home Finance Portfolio
- 2 weeks 5 days ago
- Banking
Offa, the UK's leading Islamic property finance fintech, has acquired Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Sharia-compliant home finance portfolio in a landmark deal utilising a unique funding structure, including more than 350 home purchase plans.
Private Markets Platform bunch Launches in the UK
- 2 weeks 5 days ago
- Infrastructure
Berlin-headquartered fintech bunch has launched in the UK, bringing its operating system for private equity and venture capital funds to the largest market in Europe. The move builds on a stellar year of growth for the company, which has tripled both its revenue and Assets under Administration over the past 12 months.
4th Edition Credit Risk Modeling
- 2 weeks 5 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
Credit risk modelling is a key area of focus for financial institutions to predict the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on their loan obligations. This is a critical function for banks and financial institutions in the US and Canada, as it enables them to assess, manage, and mitigate potential risks associated with lending.
KPMG UK Joins FinTech Scotland
- 3 weeks 1 day ago
- Infrastructure
KPMG UK has joined FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for fintech in Scotland. The two organisations will work closely together to help foster innovation, accelerate growth and drive technology adoption within the Scottish financial technology sector. KPMG UK’s commitment adds additional expertise to Fintech Scotland’s cluster continuing to develop Scotland’s leadership as a fintech cluster as well as supporting the firm’s...
20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – East Africa
- 3 weeks 1 day ago
- FinTech StartUps
The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on March 12, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors to address the future of digital banking in East Africa.
AlHuda CIBE Provides Shariah Certificate to Apex Takaful
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Islamic Finance
AlHuda CIBE has formally certified Apex Takaful, marking it as the inaugural Takaful operator in Uzbekistan. Apex Takaful has successfully launched a pioneering product that meets Shariah compliance requirements and has secured essential certification. The certification process conducted by AlHuda CIBE spanned one month, during which a thorough evaluation of Takaful contracts, operational agreements, and overall operational frameworks was...
Partior Welcomes Deutsche Bank as Strategic Investor
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Fundraising News
Partior, the blockchain-based fintech for real-time clearing and settlement, is pleased to announce that Deutsche Bank has joined its Series B funding round as a strategic investor, bringing the total investment to USD 80 million.
Insurtech blip Expands Small Business Insurance Offerings with Professional Indemnity Cover
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Insurtech
blip, a leading provider of small business insurance, is excited to announce the launch of its Professional Indemnity Insurance, expanding its comprehensive range of coverage designed specifically for today’s entrepreneurs and professionals. This new offering reinforces blip’s dedication to safeguarding small businesses with tailored, flexible protection. Offering a policy which grows with businesses, where a £1mlimit costs less than £100.
74% of All Financial Product Sales in the UK Do Not Involve a Bank Branch – Kearney
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Banking
Leading consultancy Kearney has today released the latest data from its annual European Retail Banking Radar, revealing that 74% of all product sales in the UK do not involve a branch or human interaction, confirming that consumers overwhelmingly prefer to interact with financial institutions remotely.
Lending Standards Board Adds SME Lender iwoca to Business Standards Registration
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Lending
The Lending Standards Board’s (LSB) has announced iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders, as its latest firm to achieve full registration to the Standards of Lending Practice for business customers (‘the business Standards’).
CMA Issues Letter to Monzo About Breaching Parts 3, 7, 8, and 12 of the Retail Banking Order
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- RegTech
Part 3 of the Order requires surveys to be carried out of Personal Current Account (PCA) and Business Current Account customers about the quality of service received from their provider. On 2 occasions Monzo published incorrect / out of date survey results.
Telr Partners with Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay in the UAE
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Payments
Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has partnered with Samsung Gulf Electronics to redefine the digital payment landscape in the UAE. This collaboration integrates Samsung Pay into Telr's comprehensive suite of payment solutions, marking a significant leap forward in the country's e-commerce capabilities.
Reem Finance Selects Temenos to Power New Digital Community Bank in the UAE
- 3 weeks 2 days ago
- Digital banking
Temenos today announces that Reem Finance, a leading corporate and retail finance specialist licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank, has selected Temenos to power a new digital community bank in the United Arab Emirates.
