UK Gig Workers Denied Financial Services Due to Data Disconnect

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Data

Rollee, a fintech start-up providing secure and consented access to income data, today reveals that a quarter (25%) of financial institutions surveyed struggle to access all the income and employment data when assessing UK gig worker applications. The research revealed 70% of UK gig workers struggle to get approved access to financial products.

Over 14 Million UK Adults View Their Monthly Savings Contributions as an “Essential Outgoing”, Finds Gatehouse Bank

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Personal Finance

Gatehouse Bank, the Shariah-compliant challenger bank, has published research indicating that over a third (35%) of UK adults – equating to over 14 million people – consider their monthly savings to be an essential outgoing. 

TransUnion UK Named Credit Information Provider of the Year at the National Credit Awards

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Data

TransUnion, a global information and insights provider and one of the UK’s leading credit reference agencies, has been named Credit Information Provider of the Year at the National Credit Awards 2023. The National Credit Awards recognise remarkable achievements in the UK credit space, honouring outstanding professionals and firms which contribute towards raising the standards within the credit arena.

Fintech Wales Announces Board and Advisory Panel Changes at AGM to Propel the Organisation to New Heights

• 2 years 11 months ago
• People Moves

FinTech Wales, the not for profit independent membership organisation for the FinTech and Financial Services industries in Wales, has elected Rhys Thomas, Chief Operating Officer at Cardiff Capital Region, Rachel Hillier, Partner at Capital Law, and Lucy Cohen, Co-Founder of Mazuma, as its new Board members.

BR-DGE Joins Forces with Sift to Offer Merchants Market-leading Fraud Protection

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Fraud Detection

Leading payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has today announced its latest partnership with Sift, the leader in Digital Trust & Safety, to support merchants in the fight against payment fraud. This new partnership will give BR-DGE merchants access to Sift’s machine learning platform for fraud and risk decisioning via BR-DGE Connect, its payments ecosystem connectivity tool.

Tribe Payments Now Available on Temenos Exchange

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Payments

Tribe Payments, a leading provider of payments processing technology and infrastructure, most notably issuer and acquirer processing, today announced the Tribe Core Platform is available on Temenos Exchange, the partner ecosystem of integrated fintech solutions.

finova Welcomes Digital Lender Molo to its Lender Panel

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Lending

  finova Payment and Mortgage Services today announces its partnership with digital mortgage lender Molo, further expanding the portfolio of lending products available to finova’s directly authorised (DA) broker club.

MHR Partners with Wagestream to Bring Financial Wellbeing to UK Employees

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Mobile Banking

MHR, the HR, payroll, and finance software provider, has partnered with Wagestream to launch Financial Wellbeing into its integrated HR, payroll and finance platforms.

Four in ten SMEs Prefer Fintech Lenders Over Mainstream Banks When Seeking Business Finance

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Lending

Four in ten (40%) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) claim it is easier for them to access finance from fintech lenders rather than mainstream banks, according to new research from Sonovate, an alternative finance and payment solutions provider. Alternative finance options increasingly offer a lifeline for UK SMEs, with seven in ten (70%) admitting they wouldn’t have survived the current cost of living crisis if it wasn’t for these...

Consumers Going Digital as Better Rates Push One-Third of UK Savers to a New Provider

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Personal Finance

iDenfy Simplifies Customer Journey with Biometric Verification for Oonee

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Digital Identity

iDenfy, a global RegTech startup providing AI-based identity verification and fraud prevention services, announced a new partnership with a New York-based mobility company offering automated public space bicycle parking solutions. iDenfy’s biometric verification software will ensure that users complete the onboarding process without any hassle while guaranteeing a fraud-free environment for Oonee’s community.

Lightyear Expands Into Exchange Traded Commodities With Launch Of Gold

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Investment

Today, investment platform Lightyear announces its expansion into exchange traded commodities (ETCs) with the launch of gold. 

Fintech Disruptor HALA Brings on Former Revolut CTO Saleem Arshad to Drive Ambitious Global Vision

• 2 years 11 months ago
• People Moves

Saudi Arabia's burgeoning fintech powerhouse is signaling its unwavering commitment to revolutionize its field’s landscape. Its latest activity on this trajectory is appointing Saleem Arshad as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Saleem, who brings over two decades of technology and innovation experience, will be pivotal in driving HALA's global expansion efforts, focusing on the UK and European markets.

Experian’s Data Network Aims to Help US Automotive Lenders Fight Fraud

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Fraud Detection

With rising vehicle prices and the automotive industry relying more heavily on digital retailing, lenders are experiencing an uptick in fraudulent loan applications. As a result, Experian® today introduced the Hunter Automotive Fraud Alliance©, a collaborative data network designed to help automotive lenders in the United States share real-time fraud intelligence to minimize fraud risk, while maintaining a positive customer experience.

Zerich Securities Rebrands into Mind Money, an Innovative European Investment Technology Hub

• 2 years 11 months ago
• Investment Management

Zerich Securities, a prominent name in investment and finance since 2010, proudly announces its rebranding to Mind Money, marking a significant shift towards innovation and data analytics in the financial landscape. With a refreshed vision and a dynamic approach, Mind Money is set to revolutionize how individuals and institutions engage with financial markets.