LHV Bank makes UK retail banking entrance with new current account offering
LHV Bank, the UK-based banking subsidiary of Estonia’s LHV Group, has expanded into the UK retail banking market with the…
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Tradu and Salt Edge Partner to Improve Regulatory Compliance and Strengthen Security
As it grows its European customer base, Tradu, a London-based multi-asset trading platform designed for active traders and investors, is looking…
Mambu Takes Next Step in Payments World With Mambu Payments Launch
Launching Mambu Payments, Mambu, the global cloud banking firm, has expanded its composable banking platform and is looking to help financial…
Bitstamp Expands UK Services With Bitstamp Earn Staking
Crypto enthusiasts in the UK will now have the ability to participate in staking through a reputable and regulated exchange…
Dubai Launches First Tokenised Real Estate Investment Platform in MENA
Dubai has officially launched the region’s first government-backed tokenised real estate investment platform, enabling people to purchase digital shares in…
Careem Pay Launches Remittance Service to Jordan with Lower Fees and Faster Transfers
Careem Pay has launched a new service enabling UAE users to send money directly to bank accounts in Jordan, aiming to…
Antler leads 7-figure pre-seed round for UAE fintech firm Gainz
UAE-based fintech Gainz has closed a seven-figure pre-seed funding round, combining equity and debt. The round was led by Antler…
TWINT to Launch Digital Successor to LSV+ Direct Debit by 2028
TWINT has announced plans to develop a new direct debit solution ahead of the discontinuation of the current LSV+ system, which…
Egypt’s First SPAC Deal Signals New Era for Fintech Growth and Public Markets
In a historic development for Egypt’s financial sector, Catalyst Partners Middle East finalized the nation’s first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger…
Indian fintech firm Mufin Green bags $18m for EV loans to MSMEs
Mufin Green Finance, a non-banking financial company, has raised US$18 million in debt funding from a United States-based institution. This…
Credit Cooperatif, Orange, potentially acquire fintech Anytime
France-based cooperative bank, Credit Cooperatif has started discussions with Orange Bank to potentially acquire fintech specialised in supporting associations, Anytime. As part of its…
Finfra Astra Fintech Launches Canada’s First Solana Accelerator in Partnership with MixMarvel — Named ‘AMS’
Astra Fintech, a Canada-based leader in blockchain-powered Finfra solutions, has partnered with MixMarvel, world’s leading content incubation platform and creators…
Why Fintech Growth Still Depends on Physical Infrastructure
Over the past decade, digital financial services have expanded rapidly across emerging markets. From mobile wallets to embedded finance and…
Fusion Bank and WeBank Technology Services Wins International Fintech Award
On May 22, at the TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2025 ceremony held by The Asian Banker (“TAB”), WeBank Technology Services…
New Whitecap Report to Map and Analyse Fintech Growth Across the North of England
Whitecap Consulting has launched a new initiative to develop the first in-depth North of England fintech report, aiming to map every…
SecurityScorecard Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Fintech Market
A growing disconnect between strong internal controls and external supply chain risk has been highlighted in the latest report by SecurityScorecard,…
Entersekt and Stanchion Team to Enhance Payment Integration
Authentication software company Entersekt has launched a partnership with South Africa-based PayTech solution provider Stanchion. The partnership is aimed at “enhancing payment integration…
Pagaya Issues $300 Million in Bonds to Fund BNPL Loans
Consumer lending platform Pagaya is reportedly pushing into the pay later market. The company is about to issue $300 million in bonds…
Visa Launches AR Manager Tool, Targeting Suppliers’ Biggest Business Payments Bottleneck
B2B payments are the lifeblood of global business, and few innovations have scaled as rapidly (and as unevenly) as virtual cards across B2B. “Virtual…
Bank of America Sees Mobile-First Security Surge as Firms Embrace QR Sign-In
Business-to-business (B2B) transactions typically involve higher volumes and more complex authorization than consumer payments. Companies must balance usability with security,…