Company News

SoftBank, Yahoo Japan, Paytm partner to launch QR-code mobile payments app

SoftBank and Yahoo Japan JV have partnered to build a new smartphone-based payments platform, set for an Autumn launch.

SWIFT launches pilot with 22 corporate and bank testers for its new service

The global payment innovation (gpi) initiative of SWIFT has launched the pilot testing of a new solution to bring real-time payment tracking to treasury applications.

PayU acquires ZOOZ to create ‘global standard payments infrastructure’

PayU has acquired Israel-based payments technology platform ZOOZ, supporting its expansion into high-growth markets.

Money Dashboard integrates personal finance service with Starling

Personal finance app Money Dashboard has partnered with Starling Bank, making full use of the open banking initiative which launched at the start of the year.

GCR acquires emergency grant management software MB3

GCR has acquired emergency grant management software MB3 Technologies, for an undisclosed amount.

FinLeap partners with open banking platform Fabrick to launch Beesy

FinTech startup builder FinLeap has partnered with open banking and FinTech services platform Fabrick to launch a new company in Italy.

BNP Paribas launches UK SME direct lending fund

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launch a new UK SME direct lending fund to support the ‘underserved’ market.

Invoice finance platform Advantedge acquires Henry Howard Cashflow

Invoice finance solution for SMEs Advantedge Commercial Finance has acquired Wales-based Henry Howard Cashflow Finance.

IA opens doors to FinTech accelerator supporting the asset management ecosystem

The Investment Association (IA) has opened its gates to applications for the debut cohort of its FinTech accelerator.

Open banking platform Railsbank wins €100,000 VC award

Railsbank, a UK-based open banking and RegTech platform, has won a €100,000 venture capital award.

News Stories

Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad, an identity-first security provider, announced today that it has secured a $25m investment from Invictus Growth Partners.
Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay, a trailblazer in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Point-of-Sale (POS) lending sector, has announced the completion of a €10m Series B funding round.
Mintify's latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify’s latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify, a burgeoning platform in the FinTech sector, has successfully raised $3.4m in a recent funding round.
Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity, a pioneering company in the realm of securing enterprise copilots and low-code development, has recently announced a significant investment led by M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund.
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Strengthening supply chain scrutiny under Australia’s new slavery laws

Modern slavery continues to deeply impact economies worldwide. A 2024 report by the International Labour Organization highlights a disturbing increase in profits from forced labour, which now total an estimated $236bn annually—a 37% jump since 2014.

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