Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse appoints Nathan Best as Chief Operating Officer
- 2 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and payments for UK SMEs, announces the appointment of FinTech veteran Nathan Best as Chief Operating Officer. Nathan brings a wealth of experience and expertise in leading growth businesses, building high-performing teams and always placing the voice of customer at the forefront of market-leading products and solutions.
ESG and Customer Experience: New Study Reveals Priorities of European Banks, Wealth and Asset Managers
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Banking
The financial sector in Europe is undergoing a profound transition. The war in Ukraine, high inflation and the threat of recession have put pressure on the profitability of players. The figures speak for themselves: over 52 percent of the banks and wealth managers surveyed stated that they intend to tackle full-spectrum digitisation projects within the next two years in order to remain competitive. While more than 40 percent are already working...
Business Finance provider Accelerated Payments hires Chan Virk as UK Sales Director for the Midlands
- 2 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
Working capital provider Accelerated Payments today announced the appointment of Chan Virk as Regional Director for the Midlands. A highly experienced banking professional, Cha
JobToday Makes the UK Labour Market More Flexible and Responsive
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
The labour market today is extremely bureaucratic. Candidate selection, testing, and multi-stage interviews can take months, while a position remains open. The problem is so ingrained in our heads that a quick hire is considered a bad idea for both the company and the employee. However, the innovative service JobToday is ready to break this stereotype. It allows you to post a job advertisement in minutes and get a quick response to it. Let us...
Danish Unicorn Pleo Almost Doubles Revenue in 2022 with the Launch of 10 New Markets
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Management
Pleo, the fintech unicorn offering a smart business spend solution, today announced revenue and transaction volumes almost doubled in 2022. Pleo reports that the number of total monthly active users on the platform has also almost doubled since 2021, with demand for its business spend management tools remaining strong throughout 2022, showing market resilience despite the challenging economic environment.
UK Finance Leaders Tighten their Belts in a Bid to Tackle Inflation
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Financial
Say goodbye to your expenses - 43% of finance professionals in businesses across the UK have reduced expenses to minimise the impact of inflation and tighter monetary conditions on their businesses. Over a quarter (28%) have reduced their overheads by downsizing their office or reducing energy costs; 26% are increasing the use of technology/automation in their businesses; and 24% are planning to increase the prices of their services/ products.
The Catch 22 of Data Sharing: Consumers Seek Personalised, Data-driven Experiences, But Cautious When Sharing Data
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Data
European consumers expect to receive the “VIP” treatment when it comes to marketing and interactions they have with brands, yet they remain concerned about the sharing, use, and protection of their personal data.
The First Scandinavian Fintech to Combine EMI, PSP, and TPP
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Inpay, the international payments firm, has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), becoming the first Scandinavian fintech to combine EMI, PSP, and TPP. The new licence will enable the company to issue electronic money, facilitate digital payments and money disbursements, among other payment services and is a landmark for the business.
Innovation in Payments Holds the Key to Increased Financial Inclusion, Reports The Payments Association
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Payments
The Payments Association, which celebrates innovation and collaboration across the payments industry, has released a new report that explores the intersection between the complex socio-economic issues of the cost-of-living crisis and poverty premium in the UK.
Vestas and Mangopay Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Payment Flows for Renewable Energy Technology Marketplace
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has expanded its partnership with platform-specific payment infrastructure provider Mangopay, to manage the payment flows of Covento, its B2B marketplace dedicated to parts for the renewable energy sector.
Sends Launches Special Offer: Internet Acquiring Fee Reduced to 1%
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Personal Finance
Sends, the cutting-edge financial service provider announced a summer special offer for Internet acquiring services. PSP Sends provides new customers onboarded from July 1st, 2023, to August 31st, with a reduced acquiring fee of just 1%.
IDnow Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Digital Identity
IDnow, a leading identity-proofing platform provider in Europe, has achieved the ISO 27001 certification for IDnow GmbH. With this latest certification, all of the group’s entities that build and operate its solutions are fully certified against this scheme.
Melton Building Society Selects Finastra to Keep Pace with Evolving Customer Demands
- 2 years 10 months ago
- Cloud
Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, announces that Melton Building Society has selected Finastra Essence, deployed on Microsoft Azure cloud, to digitally transform its operations and provide the agility required to quickly implement new services.
illimity Announces New Appointments as Head of the b-ilty Division and Chief Lending Officer
- 2 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
illimity Bank S.p.A. (“illimity” or the “Bank”) announces two new appointments made by the Group: Fabio Bianchini has been appointed Head of the b-ilty Division, the digital bank specialising in credit and financial services for companies with a turnover of between 15 and 2 million euro, that recently started up on the market, with Paolo Piovini taking over from him as Chief Lending Officer in charge of creditworthiness assessment.
Shadi Salloum Joins XS.com as Regional Director – MENA
- 2 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
XS.com, the global multi-asset online trading provider for retail and institutional investors today announced another addition to a long list of new hires as the firm expands its Middle East presence. Industry veteran, Shadi Salloum has joined the fintech firm as the new Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
