KPMG UK, a global professional services network, has partnered with FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for FinTech in Scotland. The collaboration aims to foster innovation, accelerate growth, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies within the Scottish FinTech ecosystem. The partnership underscores KPMG UK’s commitment to enhancing Scotland’s position as a leading FinTech cluster. By bringing its global expertise in financial...

Telr, an award-winning online payment gateway, has announced it is set to integrate Samsung Pay into its suite of payment solutions. The collaboration is set to enhance mobile payment adoption in the UAE, offering merchants and customers a seamless, secure, and efficient transaction experience on Samsung devices, according to FF News. The partnership aims to advance the UAE’s e-commerce landscape by...

HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, has introduced a new platform which aims to simplify payments for businesses with ambitions to grow internationally. This platform, known as Smart Transact, is driven by HSBC’s mission to support businesses seeking streamlined payment solutions, according to Finextra. By addressing the complexities of domestic and cross-border transactions, the bank aims...

The ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) is making significant progress towards establishing a unified ASEAN sustainability ecosystem with the development of a centralised ESG Data Infrastructure. This initiative, highlighted during a recent workshop in Kuala Lumpur, aims to standardise the collection, analysis, and reporting of ESG data across the region, fostering sustainable investment practices. Representatives from prominent ASEAN Exchanges, including Bursa...

Munich-based Predium, a leading Proptech company, has successfully secured €13m in a Series A funding round. According to Tech EU, this round was spearheaded by Norrsken VC, a prominent impact investor, with additional contributions from UVC Partners, b2venture, and Mutschler Ventures. Predium is known for its innovative platform that streamlines compliance for real estate and financial companies. Among its notable clients...

Sanctions are essential mechanisms employed by countries and international bodies to support national security, uphold human rights, and combat illegal activities such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and international crimes.

Bank payment specialist GoCardless has announced a collaboration with Total Grassroots and sportswear brand Kelme to simplify payments for grassroots football clubs while providing teams with new kits.

Reem Finance has partnered with Temenos to establish a new digital community bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

As companies across the financial services landscape seek to expand their offerings with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI), how can they ensure they maintain cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and data privacy standards.  Ushur, an intelligent automation and customer experience solution provider, aims to help firms leverage the latest in advanced technology, but not at the expense of security,...

As businesses grow, they often accumulate an array of IT systems that, while useful in the past, now pose serious risks and inefficiencies.