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BT Group partners with Adyen to transform business payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone 

BT Group has announced that its digital and startup incubation arm has forged a partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform that enables small business customers to accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on...

Chime starts offering in-app tax filing

Just in time for tax season, Chime is offering its in-app tax filing pilot program for free to even more members.  After early success with the pilot launch, the all-new tax feature is now available to millions more Chime members, showing members are...

NatWest invests in Icon Solutions reinforcing commitment to payments modernisation 

NatWest has announced a strategic minority investment in Icon Solutions, a leading FinTech provider of payments technology and consultancy services. The investment follows the news last September that NatWest selected Icon Solutions Payments Framework (IPF)...

FinTech chiefs debate AI skills crisis in UK Parliament  

Leaders from the technology industry have issued an urgent warning for the government to increase regulation and investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.   Speaking at the Parliamentary AI and FinTech Summit, which was hosted by Dean...

Rewards app re-launches with instant consumer savings during the cost-of-living crisis  

One of the largest bank-powered rewards app in the UK, Cheddar, re-launches its loyalty app to become the essential financial companion for Brits in the spiralling cost of living crisis.   Cheddar 2.0 is packed with various tools for consumers to...

eToro is working with BlackRock to offer retail investors access to core investing solutions 

eToro, the trading and investing platform, is working with BlackRock to offer eToro users access to core investing solutions through five new Smart Portfolios.  eToro is now offering its users pre-built portfolios that provide a choice of investments...

SMEB calls for public input on locations for first cash deposit banking hubs

SMEB, a banking and financial technology company dedicated to supporting small business, has launched a nationwide consultation for locations to place their brand-new cash deposit bank hub for small businesses. Small and Medium Enterprise Banking (SMEB),...

Australia’s leading SME spend management platform Weel partners with Nium and Visa

Weel, Australia’s leading SME spend management platform and real-time cross-border payment specialist Nium have entered a new strategic partnership to help finance teams better manage their corporate spend. Nium will serve as Weel’s preferred...

Revolutionising UAE’s business landscape: How embedded finance transforms supply chains and fuels unprecedented growth 

In the heart of the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing a profound transformation in its business landscape, propelled by the groundbreaking influence of embedded finance. Vinay Kapoor, Executive Vice President, Triterras discusses how...

Global expansion and fraud: Navigating the new challenges of international business 

Amal Ahmed, Director at Signifyd, the e-commerce fraud protection platform, discusses the complexities of cross-border payment fraud, and the best strategies for global business expansion in 2024 and beyond.   Introduction: The dual edge of global e...

Jenna Hylton, Group Finance Operations Director, The Clear Group 

We hear from Jenna Hylton, Group Finance Operations Director at The Clear Group. The company has recently selected, software provider, AutoRek to drive efficiency across its business by automating some key operational processes. This latest investment in...

Leading the charge in banking technology advancements 

Siobhan Byron, EVP of Universal Banking at Finastra, discusses how her passion for innovation and technology has fuelled her career and influenced advancements in the sector.  You’ve demonstrated a remarkable passion for innovating to drive growth ...