Cost-of-doing-business Crisis: 2023 is the Worst Trading Environment in 15 Years According to International SMEs

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Trading Systems

New research from global SME funder, Bibby Financial Services, reveals that 2023 is the worst economic environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 15 years.  Findings from the 2023 Global Business Monitor, which surveyed SME owners and decision-makers from nine countries, show inflation (55%), energy costs (49%) and uncertainty over local economies (28%) are stifling business growth in 2023.

New Research Reveals Lack of Trust and Dissatisfaction Among Retail Banking Customers as Consumer Duty Comes into Effect

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Retail Banking

New research from NTT DATA UK&I, a leading innovator and IT services provider for the banking and financial services industries, provides some concerning insights regarding customer satisfaction and trust in the retail banking industry.

Joe Redmond Appointed CEO of Paytrix Ireland to Drive Compliance and Expansion Plans Across Europe

• 1 year 6 months ago
• People Moves

Paytrix, the pioneering fintech firm that simplifies global payments for high-growth businesses, today announces the appointment of renowned Irish financial services entrepreneur, Joe Redmond, as Chief Executive Officer for Paytrix Ireland. With a formidable industry track record and extensive experience across payments, foreign exchange, governance, risk and compliance, Joe will oversee Paytrix Ireland’s programme of licence acquisition and...

Hanley Economic Building Society chooses LMS Panel Link®

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Management

LMS, the UK’s leading conveyancer and panel management specialist, today announces that Hanley Economic Building Society has chosen LMS Panel Link® to drive efficiencies in the conveyancing process. This collaboration will allow the lender to gain access to a fully vetted panel of law firms specifically tailored to its bespoke needs. 

Two-thirds More SMEs Experiencing Difficulty in Accessing Finance from Mainstream Lenders

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Lending

Two-thirds (65%) more businesses are experiencing difficulty in accessing finance from high-street banks than they were in 2022* as mainstream lenders pull away from the SME market, according to new data from Sonovate, the leading provider of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce.

Modulus CEO Richard Gardner Joins American Society for AI Board of Directors

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Artificial Intelligence

Modulus, a trailblazing US-based developer renowned for its cutting-edge trading, exchange, and surveillance technology, has set a new industry standard with the launch of its AI conversational assistant tailored for digital asset exchanges. As Modulus gears up to continue to revolutionize technological infrastructure across industries, it is with great excitement that the company announces that CEO Richard Gardner is a distinguished new...

Temenos Named Trusted Cloud Provider by Cloud Security Alliance

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Cloud

Temenos today announced that it has earned the Trusted Cloud Provider trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and certifying best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment.

TSB and FinTech Scotland Open Applications for Annual Innovation Labs Programme

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Financial

From today, TSB is taking applications for fintechs to participate in its third annual TSB Innovation Labs programme – as the bank and Fintech Scotland encourage a new round of fintech collaboration. 

ICSFS Named Best Islamic Banking Solutions Provider For The 4th Consecutive Year

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Islamic Finance

Fintech Revolution: Should Banks Worry?

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Banking

Fintech Revolution: Should Banks Worry?

Poof Payments Launches Pay with Anything: The Future of Universal Cryptocurrency Payments

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Payments

Poof Payments, Inc., a leader in web3 crypto payment gateway solutions and MPC blockchain wallets, proudly introduces its "Pay with Anything" feature. This cutting-edge tool enables users to pay invoices with a vast array of digital currencies, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Cardano, Polkadot, and others, while facilitating direct settlements in the invoiced digital asset.

iDenfy Ensures KYC Compliance for Alphawin with AI-powered Age Verification

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Compliance

iDenfy, a global RegTech startup offering identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced a new partnership with Alphawin, a Bulgaria-based casino and sportsbook operator offering first-class online gaming experience. iDenfy will help onboard new gamers by checking their identities while allowing age-appropriate users to access the iGaming platform’s services.

Ant Group Expands Cross-border Digital Payment Services in Asian Games Support Initiative

• 1 year 6 months ago
• e-Payments

In the countdown to the opening of the Asian Games, Ant Group is expanding multiple cross-border digital payment options for international travellers as the Official Prestige Partner of Asia's largest sports event in 2023. 

Over 60% of FinTechs Face Dissatisfied Graduates Quitting Grad Schemes

• 1 year 6 months ago
• FinTech StartUps

64 per cent of FinTechs face dissatisfied graduates quitting their grad schemes, according to research from strategic talent solutions partner FDM Group. 35 per cent of employees in financial institutions revealed that their organisation offers a limited graduate scheme, due to the time required to train new staff taking too long.

GUUD Integrates INFT Supply Chain Financing Platform and RYTE Trade Finance Application Portal, Empowering SMEs with Diverse Trade Finance Solutions for Global Competitiveness

• 1 year 6 months ago
• Trade Finance

GUUD Pte Ltd, a cross-border trade facilitation solutions company, has announced the seamless integration of its cutting-edge INFT supply chain financing platform with its award-winning RYTE Multi-Bank Trade Finance Application Portal (RYTE TFAP) in a strategic move to revolutionize the trade finance landscape. this breakthrough integration aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with a wide range of trade...