FinTech Wales Launches the Fourth FinTech Wales Foundry
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- FinTech StartUps
FinTech Wales has announced the launch of its fourth FinTech Wales Foundry - an accelerator programme designed to provide expert mentorship and support to help start-ups thrive within the Welsh fintech ecosystem and beyond.
Lindsay Soergel Appointed as Fintilect CEO
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Fintilect, the AI-powered hyper-personalized digital banking provider for financial providers across the globe, has appointed Lindsay Soergel as CEO.
Airwallex Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire a Vietnamese Payment Company, Accelerating Its Asia-Pacific Expansion
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for growing businesses, has signed definitive agreements to acquire CTIN Pay, an Intermediary Payment Service (IPS) licensed company in Vietnam. This transaction is subject to satisfaction of the customary closing conditions.
Appointment of James Hopkinson as Chief Financial Officer
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
CAB Payments, a leading B2B FX and Payments provider to emerging markets, today announces that James Hopkinson has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Group. James will join CAB Payments immediately and will be appointed as Executive Director subject to regulatory approval for his position as CFO (SMF2) of Crown Agents Bank Limited.
Flagstone and Alloy Partner to Offer UK Savers a Faster, Safer Entry Point Into Competitive Savings Market
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Flagstone, the UK’s largest savings platform, has partnered with Alloy, a leading identity and fraud prevention platform provider, to deliver a seamless, automated onboarding experience for individual and business customers. The partnership allows Flagstone to approve new applications within seconds, without impinging on the highest standards of security and compliance, and integrate global data partners into a single dashboard.
emerchantpay Expands LATAM Footprint With Enhanced Local Acquiring Capabilities in Brazil and Mexico
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
emerchantpay, a leading global payment service provider and acquirer, is strengthening its presence in Latin America with expanded local acquiring connections and payment methods in Brazil and Mexico. This strategic enhancement empowers merchants with higher acceptance rates, optimised cross-border transactions and more competitive pricing, ensuring a seamless payment experience for businesses operating in the region.
FinMont Announces Strategic Partnership With Protect Group to Enhance Payment and Protection Solutions for Travel Merchants
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
FinMont, the global payment orchestration platform built for the travel industry, has announced a new partnership with Protect Group, a leader in ticket and booking protection solutions. This collaboration will provide travel merchants with seamless access to Protect Group’s cutting-edge technology, ensuring secure, efficient, and comprehensive protection solutions.
Bespin Global and Ozone API Join Forces to Offer Cloud-Based Open Banking Solutions
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Banking
Today, award-winning cloud consultancy Bespin Global and global leader in open
Vantage Bank Selects SRA Watchtower as Their Business Intelligence Platform for Risk and Financial Insights
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Banking
SRA Watchtower announced today, Vantage Bank, a leading community bank committed to innovation and operational excellence, has selected Watchtower, The Holistic Risk and Business Intelligence PlatformÔ to create a panoramic view of risk and enable actionable insights.
Lenkie Secures £49M to Fund Business Supplier Payments and Accelerate Growth in UK
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
The SME finance landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as banks retreat from business lending, leaving a staggering £22 billion SME funding gap in the UK. Cashflow management platform, Lenkie, has today announced £49 million in Series A funding to transform the way growing UK businesses access capital. The funding round, which includes £4 million in equity and a £45 million debt facility, was led by a large US private credit fund focussed...
WealthTech Start-Up Belong Raises Over £489K in Crowdfund Campaign
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
British wealthtech platform Belong has closed its first crowdfunding campaign with Crowdcube, hitting its £300,000 target in under five hours, and securing a total raise of over £489,000 from 330+ investors. The campaign went live on 10th February, gaining substantial momentum that resulted in Belong overfunding by 163%.
Rakuten TV Empowers Telco Companies in the Fast Market Through Its Enterprise Services
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, positions itself as a key enabler for telcos looking to expand their content offering in the growing FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) market. Through Rakuten TV Enterprise Services, the company provides innovative solutions for the launch, distribution and monetisation of FAST channels. This announcement takes place at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
Telefónica Opens a Dedicated Centre of Excellence for Quantum Technologies
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- IT Innovations
Telefónica announced today during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) the creation of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to quantum technologies, around which the company's internal governance model within this field of knowledge will revolve. The announcement was made during the session ‘Present and future of Telefónica networks’, presented in the Agora of the company's stand by Enrique Blanco, global CTIO of Telefónica, and Andrea Folgueiras, CTIO...
Binance Supports Global Fintech Institute to Advance Fintech Education in the AI & Crypto Era
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its sponsorship and strategic support for the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) to advance fintech education, professional development and innovation.
BNP Paribas Opens New IT Refurbishment and Remarketing Centre in France
- 2 months 4 weeks ago
- Financial
BNP Paribas has opened a new IT refurbishment and remarketing centre in the Yvelines department (78), reinforcing its commitment to addressing the growing challenge of electronic waste in Europe. This investment aligns with BNP Paribas' commitment to advancing the circular economy by extending the lifecycle of IT equipment such as laptops, desktops, mobile phones and tablets.
