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Funding Options launches first green finance marketplace to help SMEs boost sustainability

Business finance marketplace Funding Options launched the first Green Finance Marketplace for SMEs to help businesses source the right funding to achieve their sustainability goals.

Pixel to acquire Cyphra to tackle growing cybersecurity issues for UK firms

IT company Pixel Holdco is set to purchase Northern Irish cybersecurity firm Cyphra for an undisclosed fee.

PIMFA calls for FCA to move forward with changes to financial promotions for high...

PIMFA has urged the Financial Conduct Authority to move ahead with proposals to strengthening rules around financial promotions rules for higher risk investments.

London-based StepEx lands €1.2m to offer alternative student finance

StepEx, an FCA-regulated FinTech startup that provides affordable student finance based on future earnings rather than debt, has raised €1.2m in pre-seed funding.

Majority of UK compliance experts expect more AML regulation due to Brexit

A study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions has found 78% of compliance professionals in the UK see increased anti-money laundering (AML) legislation on the horizon due to Brexit.

Kakao Pay files for IPO on Korea Composite Stock Price Index

South Korea-based mobile payment company Kakao Pay has filed for an IPO on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI).

The EBA issues technical standards for colleges of supervisors

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued the technical standards for colleges of supervisors for investment firm groups.

Klarna under fire by Swedish watchdog for bank secrecy breach

Sweden's financial watchdog Finansinspektionen is investigating payments firm Klarna over a potential breach of banking secrecy laws in connection with an IT incident at the firm in May.

Booking.com unveils FinTech department to bolster travel market access

Travel accommodation company Booking.com has created a new internal FinTech business unit to help facilitate better access to its global travel marketplace.

Smart POS systems to increase in usage by 156% by 2026

The amount of smart POS systems will increase by 156% by 2026, with companies needing to implement new features to stay ahead of the market.

News Stories

Experian and Oakbrook forge new partnership to enhance loan accessibility

Experian and Oakbrook forge new partnership to enhance loan accessibility

Experian, a global leader in consumer and business credit reporting and marketing services, has teamed up with Oakbrook, a prominent non-bank provider of consumer lending solutions.
Quod Orbis and Archer forge partnership to revolutionise risk management strategies

Quod Orbis and Archer forge partnership to revolutionise risk management strategies

Quod Orbis, a Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm based in London, has announced a strategic partnership with Archer, a global pioneer in integrated risk management.
Shopify integrates PayPal to revolutionise US payment solutions

Shopify integrates PayPal to revolutionise US payment solutions

PayPal Holdings, a global leader in digital payments, and Shopify, a renowned commerce platform, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership in the U.S.
Krom Bank and AWS partner to propel digital banking forward in Indonesia

Krom Bank and AWS partner to propel digital banking forward in Indonesia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with PT Krom Bank Indonesia, a digital banking innovator in Indonesia, committed to serving the underbanked population with advanced, secure financial services.
Synpulse and Judo Bank revolutionize SME banking with new core platform

Synpulse and Judo Bank revolutionize SME banking with new core platform

Synpulse, a global management consulting firm, specializes in banking transformation and technological integration.

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