Retirement at Risk - 40% of Savers Struggle to Interact with Their Pension or Investment Provider
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Personal Finance
A lack of information is putting people off from potentially saving for a better future, according to new research from award-winning Open B
The Currency of Convenience: 80 Percent of 85–95-year-olds Now Pay with Contactless
- 1 year 11 months ago
- e-Payments
New Consumer Spend data from Barclays’ annual contactless trends report has revealed that 2023 was another record-breaking year for ‘touch and pay’, further cementing it as the UK’s most popular payment method, owing to its speed and convenience. Usage grew across all age demographics, and the gap between older and younger audiences continues to narrow, with the fastest growth among the over 65s for the third year running.
Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation Launch Digital Finance for All Initiative
- 1 year 11 months ago
- e-Payments
Visa, a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.
Levr.ai Secures $1 Million in Additional Funding to Build AI for Small Business Lending
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Fundraising News
Levr.ai, the cutting-edge intelligent loans software platform, is proud to announce successfully raising another $1 million in additional funding, building on the momentum of its previously announced funding in 2023. This brings Levr.ai’s total funding to over $2.5 million.
FWD Group Partners with Microsoft to Shape the Future of AI-driven Insurance Experiences
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Insurtech
FWD Group Holdings Limited today announced it is extending its partnership with Microsoft with a four-year agreement to provide access to the latest generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations while continuing to support FWD’s cloud-first technology strategy.
The Future is Cashless and Should be Embraced, According to Lanistar
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments
Our reliance upon cashless transactions has evolved over recent decades. From reserving the credit card for ‘big purchases’ such as holidays, to us now tapping our cards daily during our commute to and from the office. The mass ditching of cash across retail outlets during the pandemic can be seen as a watershed moment for the cashless economy.
Could a Fintech Spring be on the Horizon: Thredd Sees Strong Transaction Growth in Several Business Verticals, Bucking Typical Winter Payment Doldrums
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments
Thredd, a leading modern payments processor serving clients globally, has seen an atypical early-year uptick in debit and prepaid payment transactions.
Lloyds Bank Forges UK’s First Trade Digitalisation Partnership with Wavebl
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Trading Systems
Lloyds Bank has become the first UK bank to join the WaveBL electronic trade documentation platform, unlocking new trade efficiencies and sustainability benefits for its clients by using electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs).
UK Insurer BHSF Selects Sapiens SaaS Platform for Digital Transformation and Enhanced Customer Experiences
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Insurtech
Sapiens International Corporation, a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced that BHSF, a UK "profit for good" health and wellbeing provider, has chosen to deploy Sapiens Platform including Sapiens IDITSuite for Property & Casualty and
Flutterwave Hires a Global Board Member
- 1 year 11 months ago
- People Moves
Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, has announced the appointment of Olajumoke Adenowo as a member of its global Board of Directors. With a sterling reputation as a global transformational leader and business builder across Africa, Olajumoke will play an instrumental role in Flutterwave’s journey toward solidifying its pan-African and global positioning.
Aryza and Acquired.com Partnership Revolutionises Customer Experience
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments
Aryza Group, a leading provider of financial software solutions, has reached a significant milestone in its collaboration with payments specialists Acquired.com. Building on a partnership spanning over 6 years, the expanded alliance is bringing advanced data-driven collection and disbursement options to Aryza’s lending division, enriching the end-to-end payment process from collections to treasury services.
BNY Mellon Appoints Gary Delaney as International Chief Information Security Officer.
- 1 year 11 months ago
- People Moves
BNY Mellon has appointed Gary Delaney as International Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Delaney will be based in Dublin and brings 20 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, governance, and strategy.
Almost Half of 18-34 Put off Life Goals Such as Children Due to Affordability
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Personal Finance
Families are still feeling the acute financial burden caused by increased costs and higher interest rates, and new research from Moneyhub reveals that over half of people regularly worry about their financial situation. The research also shows that UK savers believe their banks could be doing significantly more to help them get to grips with their finances
Flagright Collaborates with SALT to Enhance Financial Security for SMEs in India & Asia
- 1 year 11 months ago
- RegTech
Flagright, a leader in AI-native Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and fraud prevention solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with SALT, a pioneering financial platform designed to empower SMEs in India & Asia. This collaboration is a testament to the shared Y Combinator heritage, underlining both companies' commitment to leveraging technology for financial security and innovation.
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation at IFGS 2024
- 1 year 11 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Guildhall in the City of London, convening the brightest minds from the financial services and fintech sectors. Scheduled for April 15-16, 2024, IFGS 2024 will bring together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors for two days of intensive discussions and networking, addressing the most pressing issues in the sector.
