In October 2023, the UK implemented the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), setting stringent identity verification (IDV) mandates for shareholders, directors, and persons of significant control (PSCs). This legislation, crafted to enhance the integrity of company data at Companies House, represents a significant pivot towards more rigorous corporate governance.

Lenovo, a leading global technology company, has unveiled its new Open Banking checkout service for customers in the UK and Europe.

The DORA is a EU regulation that entered into force on 16 January 2023 and is currently set to apply as of 17 January 2025.

Everest, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointments of two key leaders in its international insurance operations, as it looks to expand its European footprint.

Mashreq, a prominent financial institution in the MENA region, has recently introduced a cutting-edge API-enabled instant payments service for its corporate and institutional clients.

Zimpler and Swish have entered into a partnership aimed at optimizing payment solutions for merchants across the Nordic region.

OBOS Bank has teamed up with Tietoevry Banking to launch an innovative digital lending process, setting a new standard in efficiency and customer service in the financial sector.

Rent2Cash, the pioneering Italian startup, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round, securing €3m.

Trever, an institutional operating system provider for digital assets, has recently announced a significant boost to its growth with a €2.4m seed investment.

Ascend Money, Southeast Asia's homegrown FinTech company, has successfully secured a significant investment totalling $195m.