FinTech fidomoney unveils business account offering in UK market
York-based FinTech startup fidomoney has launched its business current account service to consumers in the UK.
FinTech Klover reels in $60m from Mercato-led Series A
US firm Klover has raised $60m from a Series A funding round led by Mercato Partners Traverse Fund.
San Francisco VC firm eyes Lithuanian FinTech investment
Venture capital startup Launchpad Capital is investing up to $35m in early-stage Lithuanian startups who are looking to break into the North American market.
Klarna backer launches new VC enterprise to fill seed funding gap
The co-founder of European VC Atomico Mattias Ljungman has launched Moonfire Ventures – a VC aimed at providing seed stage funding for FinTechs among others.
Cross-border QR payments introduced in Thailand, Indonesia in pilot trial
A trial conducted by central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will see the implementation of cross-border QR payments across both countries.
What do wealth managers really think of life in the front office?
A research report by Wealth Dynamix and Compeer has provided insights into how front office professionals view the client lifecycle management process.
Q2 Holdings, Plaid partner to simplify bank account connection services for customers
Q2 Holdings has launched a strategic partnership with open banking platform Plaid to offer customers a secure way to connect accounts to apps and services.
Eventus names new EMEA managing director
Eventus Systems has appointed Nick Wallis to the role of managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
UK finance sector ninth biggest CO2 emitter in the world, report finds
A Greenpeace-led report has found UK banks and assets managers were responsible for 805m tonnes of CO2 in 2019 – making it the ninth largest carbon emitter worldwide.
Banking startup Kernolab inks $1m in pre-seed funding
Lithuanian FinTech Kernolab has raised $1m in a pre-seed funding round headed by venture capital firm Lighthouse Ventures.