NatWest Adopts Low Code Approach for Payments Modernisation
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Payments
NatWest has selected Icon Payments Framework (IPF) to accelerate the bank’s payments modernisation as it continues to align with the new global ISO 20022 payment data message standards.
Increased Accessibility is the Biggest Driver for European Consumers Using Embedded Financial Services
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
Easier access to financial services in comparison to traditional banks is a key reason for 41% of consumers turn to embedded financial services, according to a new study by Solaris and Roland Berger. The ‘Disrupting the value chain for financial services - How to drive revenue growth with embedded finance’ study composed the views of 1600 consumers equally split across the four major European markets: Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
The World Federation of Exchanges Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market Functioning & Development
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The World Federation of Exchanges (The WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties, has published the first of a two-part research project which analyses exchange engagement with crypto market developments. The Paper’s objective is to improve understanding of the benefits and risks of crypto market infrastructures and how they function.
InScope-AML and Regula Partner to Bolster Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Across Europe and Beyond
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- AML and KYC
According to Regula’s survey*, 65% of organizations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year.
DKK Partners Gains CONSUMAF Licence to Accelerate Commitment to African Expansion
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Alternative Finance
DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company which specialises in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity, has gained the CONSUMAF licence to accelerate its financial services operations in Africa. COSUMAF is the supervisory and control authority for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) financial market, which aims to support the deepening and broadening of the region’s financial markets safely.
GenTwo Raises Series A led by Point72 Ventures
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
GenTwo, a Swiss-based B2B Fintech platform specialized in securitization of bankable and non-bankable assets, announced today that it has raised a USD 15 million Series A led by US-based Point72 Ventures. In conjunction with the investment, Pete Casella, Senior Partner and Co-Head of Fintech investments at Point72 Ventures, joins GenTwo’s board of directors.
Capital.com Appoints Kyle Rodda as Senior Financial Market Analyst
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform has today announced the appointment of Kyle Rodda as Senior Market Analyst responsible for market analysis in Australia and Asia Pacific.
Third Financial Appoints New Chairman to Supercharge Growth
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Third Financial, the investment platform trusted by more than 70 wealth managers and advisers, has today announced the appointment of David Lewis as Chairman of its regulated entity, Third Platform Services.
Signicat Becomes First International Aggregator to Offer SPID, Enabling Seamless Digital Identity Verification Across Europe
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- Digital Identity
Finverity Hires New CMO and Repositions Brand and Products as it Prepares for Next Phase of Growth
- 3 years 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
African Fintech Anchor Raises $2.4M to Expand Product Offerings
- 3 years 1 month ago
- Fundraising News
Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures.
Akur8 Raises Another $25M and Introduces New Investor FinTLV
- 3 years 1 month ago
- Fundraising News
Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution powered by Transparent AI, has closed a new funding round of $25m, bringing its total funding to $60+m. This latest investment round closed four years after Akur8 first commercialized its platform and introduces a new investor, FinTLV, a global Insurtech and fintech venture capital fund based in Tel Aviv. Besides FinTLV, Guidewire Software, Inc. is also investing in this round, together with...
British Business Bank Appoints Karen Barnett as its New Chief People Officer
- 3 years 1 month ago
- People Moves
The British Business Bank has appointed Karen Barnett as its new Chief People Officer, effective from October 2023. Karen joins the British Business Bank from WH Ireland, a private wealth management, financial planning and capital markets services company where she was Human Resources Director and a member of its Executive Committee, and where she established a best practice HR team, responsible for collaborating with the Board and CEO to...
Barely Half of Banks’ Own Employees Would Recommend Their International Payment Services to Customers
- 3 years 1 month ago
- Payments
A recent Censuswide survey, commissioned by Wise, finds that barely half of bank employees believe the fees they charge to send money abroad are fair 62% favour a fintech’s services over their own bank’s when travelling abroad
Final Countdown to iFX EXPO International 2023
- 3 years 1 month ago
- Infrastructure
The B2B world is abuzz with anticipation as the final countdown to the iFX EXPO International 2023 in Limassol Cyprus has officially begun. The landmark event will be held on September 19-21 at the brand-new City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort.
