Boubyan unveils mobile-only Islamic bank in UK market
Kuwaiti-based Boubyan Bank has introduced a digital-centric, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK.
Mastercard, Verizon team to introduce 5G to payments market
Mastercard and Verizon Business have entered a strategic partnership aimed at bringing ‘transformational solutions’ to the global payments and commerce industry.
Nium said to raise $80.4m for its ongoing Series D
Financial infrastructure platform Nium has reportedly secured $80.4m in its ongoing Series D round.
Electronic IDentification unveils digital solution to simplify onboarding process
Spanish identity software specialist Electronic IDentification (eID) has launched a new solution aimed at building any digital onboarding process within hours.
NatWest unveils carbon footprint feature aimed at tracking user climate impact
NatWest has launched a new carbon footprint tracking feature for its app users to help customers lower the climate impact of their spending.
FCA provides warnings to banks over money laundering failings
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued warning letters to retail banks due to ongoing weaknesses and failings around their financial crime controls.
Banking quartet team to launch carbon offset marketplace
Natwest, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, ITAU and the National Australia Bank have joined forces to create a new marketplace for firms to buy and sell carbon offsets.
Lunar eyes accelerated digital banking roll-out following €210m Series D
Danish challenger bank Lunar has secured €210m from a Series D funding round led by Heartland.
Tide banking valued at $650m after snagging a $100m Series C round
UK business banking platform Tide has raised over $100m in Series C funding at a valuation of $650m led by Apax Digital, the growth equity team of Apax Partners.
ESMA slaps €408,000 penalty on derivatives firm due to EMIR data breaches
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has fined DTCC Derivatives Repository for seven breaches of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).