The 3rd Fintech Week & Expo 2026 Heads to Amsterdam — Uniting Global Financial Innovation Leaders
- 8 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
The People Events is thrilled to announce the 3rd Fintech Week & Expo, scheduled to take place on 26-27 February 2026 in Holiday Inn Arena Tower, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Following a highly successful edition in Singapore (26–28 February 2025) and the upcoming 2nd edition in Dubai (February 2026), this flagship European edition promises to be a landmark event in the global fintech calendar.
Wealthsimple Announces $750 Million Equity Round at $10 Billion Post-Money Valuation to Accelerate Growth
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator, today announced it has signed an equity round of up to CAD $750 million at a post-money valuation of CAD $10 billion. The round, which includes both a $550 million primary offering and a secondary offering of up to $200 million, is co-led by Dragoneer Investment Group and GIC, and signals deep conviction from world-renowned investors in Wealthsimple’s role as the future of financial services in...
mBank S.A. Presents Transition Plan
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
After announcing its ambitious new five-year strategy “Full Speed Ahead” in September, mBank is maintaining momentum and presenting its Transition Plan. As a leader in financing the energy transition, the bank is setting a clear course toward climate neutrality, supporting the Polish economy, and increasing the competitiveness of domestic companies.
Deel Appoints Joe Kauffman as President & Chief Financial Officer
- 8 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
Deel, the leading global payroll and HR platform, today announced the appointment of Joe Kauffman as President and Chief Financial Officer. Kauffman joins Deel following more than a decade of leadership at Credit Karma, where he served as CFO, President, and CEO.
PayPoint Wins “Best Sector Initiative” at OBExpo Awards 2025 for Transforming Utility Sector Refunds through Open Banking
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Banking
PayPoint is proud to announce that it has won “Best Sector Initiative” at the Open Banking Expo Awards 2025, for its Open Payment PayIn innovation. The solution was developed for a major utility client to provide a secure, real-time refund disbursement platform, powered by Open Banking.
Worldline Partners with Fipto to Enable Next Generation of Payments Rails with Stablecoin
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Worldline, a global leader in payment services, and Fipto, a European fintech providing stablecoin payment infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership to explore how stablecoins can enhance settlement and payment services across Europe. Through collaboration and innovation, Worldline and Fipto are helping build the payment infrastructure Europe needs for the digital economy ahead.
Wealth Management SaaS Provider WealthOS Welcomes Google and LinkedIn Veteran John Herlihy as Chairman
- 8 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
A former European executive for Google and LinkedIn has joined WealthOS, the London-headquartered wealthtech SaaS provider, as Chairman. Following a career spanning more than 30 years, John Herlihy brings to WealthOS a wealth of experience in leading European growth strategies for some of the world’s biggest online companies.
Gatehouse Bank Partners with UK Charity Young Enterprise to Support Financial Education for Young People
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
Gatehouse Bank has today announced a multi-year partnership with Young Enterprise, a national financial and enterprise education charity committed to empowering young people in the UK by equipping them with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to succeed in life, including managing their money well.
Google Chooses European Fintech Embat for Exclusive AI-Focused Startup Program
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Financial
Embat, the AI-powered cash and treasury management platform, has been selected for the Google for Startups Gemini Founders Forum. The company is one of just 53 startups chosen from more than 1,000 global applicants to participate in the exclusive program at Google’s Mountain View headquarters this November.
Airwallex Crosses $1Bn Revenue Milestone as UK Expansion Accelerates
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Airwallex, a leading global payments and banking platform for modern businesses, has crossed $1bn in annualised run rate revenue (ARR), marking a significant milestone in its mission to build the future of global banking. The achievement comes as the UK cements its position as one of Airwallex's fastest-growing markets globally, with significant expansion occurring in revenues, clients and presence.
Affirm Expands Long-Term Capital Partnership with New York Life to Increase Access to Flexible and Transparent Payment Options
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced an expansion of their long-term capital partnership with New York Life, America’s largest1 mutual life insurance company.
Brits Bank on Tech: Over 28M Adults Now Using AI Tools to Help Manage Their Money
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Digital banking
More than 28 million UK adults are now turning to artificial intelligence to help manage their money – making personal finance the nation’s number one use of AI. Lloyds Banking Group’s latest Consumer Digital Index is the UK’s largest study of digital and financial capability, now in its 10th year.
Everee Launches the Flex Platform: Real-Time Payroll with No Pay Cycle
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Everee, a leading payroll software built for staffing and gig work, today announced the launch of the Flex Platform, a real-time payroll system that allows employers to run fully compliant payroll whenever work is completed, instantly, automatically, and without the limitations of traditional pay cycles.
Bakkt and ICE Strengthen Long-Term Alignment Through Board Transition
- 8 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
Bakkt Holdings, Inc. announced today that David Clifton, an ICE executive and a founding member of Bakkt’s Board, has stepped down from his position on the Company’s Board, following years of service in establishing and guiding the Company’s foundation.
Marketnode Powers Maybank’s First Tokenised On-Chain Money Market Fund with BNP Paribas’ Securities Services Business
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Banking
Marketnode, Asia-Pacific’s trusted and neutral digital market infrastructure operator, today announced a strategic collaboration with Maybank Asset Management Singapore to bring its Money Market Fund (MMF) on-chain — marking a significant step in enhancing the accessibility, utility and transferability of such funds as the financial industry explores the promise of tokenisation.
