Banking Infrastructure

UK banks top the global list for boardroom technology experience, new report finds

British banks lead in boardroom technology experience compared to global competitors, Accenture research revealed.

WeWork expands financial flexibility through cryptocurrency collaboration

UK flexible space provider WeWork has revealed it will begin accepting payment in select cryptocurrencies after entering a partnership with BitPay and Coinbase.

B2B billing solution HoneyBook hits unicorn status after latest $155m Series D

CA-based financial management platform for independent service-based businesses Honeybook raised $155m in Series D equity funding at a $1bn valuation.

Tink bolsters open banking offering with FinTecSystems purchase

Swedish open banking startup Tink is set to acquire German firm FinTecSystems for an undisclosed amount.

Axle scores $10m Series A to support freight and logistics companies digitise financial operations

All-in-one financial platform for freight and logistics companies Axle closed its Series A round on $10m.

El Salvador becomes first country to make Bitcoin a legal currency

The government of El Salvador has passed a bill that will see Bitcoin join the US dollar as legal tender in the country.

Checkout.com expands Estonia footprint with Icefire acquisition

Payments solutions provider Checkout.Com has purchased Estonian software development firm Icefire for an undisclosed fee.

Report finds branch-based banking may become obsolete within five years

A report published by Temenos has found that 65% of global banking executives believe branch-based banking will be ‘dead’ within a five-year period.

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.

Nationwide unveils new bank cards for the blind

Nationwide Building Society has started issuing ‘dot and notch’ embossed and recycled bank cards for its blind customers.

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A staggering $1bn tranche secured by Wiz headlined this week's FinTech funding rounds, which topped out at a mammoth $1.448.8bn.

Staggering $1bn Wiz deal headlines this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A staggering $1bn tranche secured by Wiz headlined this week's FinTech funding rounds, which topped out at a mammoth $1.448.8bn.
Access Bank Group and Mastercard unite to revolutionise cross-border payments in Africa

Access Bank Group and Mastercard unite to revolutionise cross-border payments in Africa

Access Bank Group, a leading multinational bank, has partnered with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payment industry, to facilitate cross-border payments for African businesses and consumers.
Wells Fargo introduces the Signify Business Cash Mastercard

Wells Fargo introduces the Signify Business Cash Mastercard

Wells Fargo & Company today announced the introduction of the Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard, a new business credit card featuring top-tier cash rewards.
Tuum and TransactionLink unite to revolutionise FinTech onboarding

Tuum and TransactionLink unite to revolutionise FinTech onboarding

Tuum, a leader in next-generation core banking services, has teamed up with TransactionLink, which helps automate and orchestrate KYB/KYC processes.
Basware expands financial sccuracy with AP matching acquisition

Basware expands financial sccuracy with AP matching acquisition

Basware, a pioneering entity in AP automation and invoice processing, has recently acquired AP Matching, enhancing its position in the financial technology landscape.

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