FCA proposes new consumer protections for UK’s BNPL market
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed new consumer safeguards for buy now, pay later (BNPL) borrowers in the UK that…
Proxymity raises $36m Series C funding to fuel APAC expansion
Proxymity, a UK-based digital investor communication platform connecting investors with intermediaries and issuers, has secured $36 million in a Series…
Final call for entries: PayTech Awards USA 2025 nomination deadline is this Friday
The final countdown has begun to get your entries in for the PayTech Awards USA 2025, with nominations closing this…
Former regulator Martin Noréus appointed new Swedbank CRO
Martin Noréus has been appointed as the new chief risk officer (CRO) of Swedish banking group Swedbank, effective 1 May 2026.…
Block (formerly Square) Set to Join S&P 500, Marking Fintech & Bitcoin Mainstream Breakthrough
Block Inc., the fintech firm behind Cash App and Square, will officially replace Hess Corp. in the S&P 500 index before…
Middle East Poised to Become a Global Fintech Powerhouse
GCC & MENA region — The Middle East is rapidly establishing itself as a major fintech and tech innovation hub,…
Fintech firm PayU India to invest $120 mn by end of FY26, say senior exec
Fintech company PayU India will invest $100-$120 million in its credit business alongside putting money in its payments vertical in…
10 African Fintech companies named among World’s top 300
Ten African fintech companies have been named among the world’s top 300 Fintechs in 2025 by CNBC and Statista highlighting the continent’s growing influence…
Eton Solutions secures $58m Series C, eyes AtlasFive expansion
Wealth management software provider Eton Solutions has secured $58 million in a Series C funding round led by Navis Capital…
UK fintech Paddle raises $25m in funding from CIBC Innovation Banking
Paddle, a UK-based fintech serving as a Merchant of Record for software and digital commerce businesses, has secured $25 million…
Payments Firms Accelerate Automation to Conquer Second-Half Headwinds
A seasoned pilot recognizes the need for mid-course corrections to stay on course; the primary course correction for the payments…
SoFi Brings Financial Wellness to the Small Business Workplace
SoFi is extending its reach into the office via a new partnership announced Thursday (July 17) with Paychex. The arrangement will let…
Antom Launches AI Chargeback Tool for Merchants
Antom Copilot 2.0 introduces industry-first dispute resolution assistant targeting SME payment processing challenges across global markets Antom, Ant International’s merchant…
SMB-focused FinTech Receive bags $4m in seed funding
Receive, a US-based financial technology company focused on improving cash flow access for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has exited…
Mastercard Ranks 55th in Trading Volume with $15.10 B, Unlocks Growth Through Fintech Partnerships
Mastercard has achieved a 55th-place ranking in global trading volumes, reaching an impressive $15.10 billion. The milestone underscores the company’s…
Fifth Third: FinTech Platforms Drive Loan Growth Despite ‘Tepid’ Environment
Fifth Third Bancorp saw its investments in tech-enabled products continue to pay off in the second quarter, Fifth Third Chairman, CEO…
RBC Wealth Management partners d1g1t for performance and risk analytics tech
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Wealth Management has partnered with Toronto-based fintech d1g1t to add the company’s performance and risk analytics engine…
UK lays out plans to become the “number one destination for financial services companies by 2035”
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government’s Leeds Reforms this week, with the aim to make the UK the “number…
Viva Finance lands $220m to expand access to credit across the US
US-based credit provider Viva Finance has secured over $220 million in capital to expand its lending operations. The funding consists…
Grasshopper bolsters SBA lending with Lendio tech deal
Grasshopper Bank in New York has unveiled a new partnership deal with small business financing platform Lendio, founded by CEO Brock…