Compliance Expert Calls for Transparency and Safeguards as New EU Border System Goes Live
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- RegTech
As the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect this week, requiring most non-EU travellers to register biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans at the border, digital compliance expert SmartSearch is calling for greater transparency and stronger safeguards around how digital identity information is used and protected.
Mastercard Payment Optimization Platform Uses the Power of Data to Drive More Approvals
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Mastercard today unveiled a new service, the Payment Optimization Platform (POP), which is designed to improve approval rates for merchants using data to make intelligent decisions about transactions. Early pilot results show a 9% to 15% increase in conversions. Mastercard has developed POP—a network-based service leveraging Mastercard data to enrich authorization messages and boost merchant approval rates—with cutting-edge AI capabilities to...
Diebold Nixdorf Names Myers as Chief Revenue Officer, Radigan as Chief Administrative Officer
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Diebold Nixdorf, a global leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced it is appointing two current members of its executive leadership team to new roles to further accelerate growth, innovation and efficiency in the company's sales and administrative functions worldwide.
Toqio and Deloitte Spain Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Embedded Finance Adoption
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
In a market where the demand for integrated financial services is growing rapidly, Deloitte Spain and Toqio have established a strategic alliance to help large companies boost embedded finance.
XS.com Continues Strategic Expansion and Secures Prestigious UAE’s SCA License
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
XS.com, the global multi-asset fintech and financial services provider, is proud to announce it has secured a highly sought-after regulatory license from the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This achievement marks a landmark moment in the group’s global growth journey and significantly strengthens its presence in UAE – the leading global financial hub.
Resistant AI Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding to Empower AI Agents to Fight Fraud and Fincrime
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Resistant AI, the leading provider of a native artificial intelligence models for financial crime and fraud prevention, today announced a $25 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with strong participation from existing investors including Experian, GV, and Notion Capital who are doubling down on their investment.
Tabby Invests in NVIDIA HGX Systems to Power Advanced AI Infrastructure
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Investment
Tabby, the financial services app, today announced it is deploying NVIDIA HGX systems to begin developing and testing its AI capabilities to better serve a growing base of customers and merchants. The investment establishes local AI factory infrastructure that supports innovation while ensuring data is managed responsibly on local soil. By hosting its AI infrastructure locally, Tabby will accelerate the development of AI applications across...
Half of UK Gen Alpha Teens Already Hold £1,000+ in Savings
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
As the UK’s youngest consumer group approaches 16 in 2026 - new research from leading consumer insights platform Attest, finds Gen Alpha teens are already displaying advanced financial habits. Dubbed by Attest as the “Autonomous Generation” for their independence, digital fluency and self-directed choices, the UK’s youngest consumers are managing significant savings.
Keyrails Chooses Flagright to Power Real-Time Transaction Monitoring and AML Screening
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- AML and KYC
Flagright, the AI‑native, no‑code platform for transaction monitoring and AML compliance, is pleased to welcome Keyrails as a client. Keyrails will use Flagright for real‑time transaction monitoring, watchlist screening of banks,senders and beneficiaries, risk scoring, case management, and AI forensics as it expands fiat capabilities alongside its stablecoin‑powered rails.
NatWest Strengthens Support for UK Innovation Economy with Key Strategic Hires
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
NatWest has today announced the appointment of Greg Brown as Head of Venture Capital Coverage, and Kim Martin as Head of Venture & Growth Finance, within its newly formed Venture Banking team, advancing its commitment to supporting innovative businesses across the UK.
Baghdadi Capital Group Selects nCino to Power Global Growth and Expansion Strategy
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
nCino, Inc. the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, today announced that Baghdadi Capital Group has selected the nCino Platform to standardize and automate its global operations, streamline client onboarding, and support its international expansion across key markets for its non-bank financial firm Trade & Working Capital (TWC), Higher Bridge Capital (HBC) and Tamwuil. This partnership marks nCino’s entry into...
Splitit Launches Partner Program to Power Installments for Agentic Commerce
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Splitit, the pioneer of embedded card-linked installments, announced the launch of an invite-only partner program designed to make pay-later capabilities native to Agentic AI, the next generation of AI-driven commerce. The Splitit Agentic Commerce Partner Program will bring card-linked installment capabilities to autonomous shopping agents—AI systems that can search, recommend, and make purchases on behalf of consumers and businesses.
Trust Payments Powering Romanian Payments for Viva Games
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Viva Games, a leading iGaming company , has chosen Trust Payments to handle gaming payments in Romania. The move comes after Trust Payments (Malta) Ltd, a leading fintech company providing innovative payment solutions, expanded its EU reach by obtaining a Class 2 Payment Processing license from the Romanian Gambling Authority (ONJN), effective from January 2024.
Ex-Klarna UK CEO Alex Marsh Appointed CEO of Fintech Lender Salad Group
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Salad Group, the social purpose fintech which includes the UK’s largest consumer lending Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), has appointed former Klarna UK CEO Alex Marsh as Group CEO to drive its next phase of growth and impact.
Sitehop Secures £7.5M to Defend Global Networks from Quantum Cyber Threats
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Sitehop, the Sheffield-based encryption innovator, has raised £7.5 million in new funding to accelerate its mission to protect global networks from the next generation of cyber threats. The round, led by Northern Gritstone, brings Sitehop’s total funding to £13.5 million, with continued backing from Amadeus Capital Partners, Manta Ray, Mercia Ventures, and NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, managed by Mercia under the Northern Powerhouse Investment...
