Swiss-Israeli Fintech Startup Okoora Spearheads European Expansion with New Cyprus Branch
- 4 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
In a strategic move to provide it with a platform to launch operations across the European Union (EU), Swiss-Israeli fintech startup Okoora has opened a new branch in Limassol, Cyprus. These new European offices will support the organization’s push to obtain an EMI (Electronic Money Institution) license, which will assist it in facilitating incoming and outgoing electronic payments within EU countries, and a Financial Brokerage license, granting... more
Vilja Continues Its International Expansion by Introducing Deposit Services in Poland
- 4 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
As of November 28, Vilja is expanding its business to include deposit services in Poland. The regulated credit market company Hoist Finance has launched a savings offering to the general public in Poland under the HoistSpar brand, supported by Vilja Deposit.
Lloyds Banking Group Announced as Headline Partner for the INSEAD Alumni Balance in Business Awards 2024
- 4 months 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
The INSEAD Alumni Balance in Business Initiative (BiB) is delighted to announce Lloyds Banking Group as the headline sponsor of the INSEAD Alumni Balance in Business Awards 2024. Dawn Capital, Europe's largest specialist B2B software investor and BiB Awards Founding Partner, is also sponsoring.
FinTech Wales Welcomes The Royal Mint as its Newest Partner.
- 5 months 1 day ago
- Infrastructure
One of Wales’ most established companies, The Royal Mint, has become the latest company to partner with FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the Fintech and Financial Services industry in Wales.
International Chamber of Commerce UK Launches Major Report on Benefits of Digitalisation of Trade
- 5 months 2 days ago
- Infrastructure
Today ICC United Kingdom and the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation launched a major report – Seizing the moment: Unleashing the potential of trade digitalisation - which for the first time sets out the tangible benefits of the Electronic Trade Documents Act and the opportunities this offers international trading companies.
Experian’s Employment and Income Coverage Reaches 82% After Joining Forces with Datagraphic
- 5 months 2 days ago
- Infrastructure
Experian has today announced that Datagraphic will be the latest company to join the growing network of payroll providers powering its digital verification service, Work ReportTM.
Moonfare Appoints Chief Product and Technology Officer
- 5 months 3 days ago
- Infrastructure
Moonfare has appointed Marc Lamik as its Chief Product and Technology Officer, a newly-created executive committee position reporting to Co-CEO Lorenz Jüngling. Lamik, who is based in Lisbon, joined Moonfare in July 2022 as VP of Product and Data. In his new role he oversees Moonfare’s digital product, technology platform, security, and data, including the product management, software engineering, platform and infrastructure engineering teams.
Biggest Black Friday Week Ever - With Sales Up 7.3% Compared With 2022
- 5 months 3 days ago
- Infrastructure
Mollie, one of the fastest-growing financial service providers in Europe, has revealed that merchants saw a 7.3% increase in sales during Black Friday week 2023 with larger basket values (+8.7%) when compared to last year. Increased spend was driven by the average number of items per order increasing +14% YoY. Black Friday itself was the busiest day of the week with a 2% increase in share of the total week’s sales versus last year.
Hexaware Expands UK Operations with New Facility in Birmingham
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Indian-owned Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT and digital solutions, has marked the next phase of its UK expansion by opening a new Birmingham-based facility, with plans to create 250 jobs. The facility at 3, Brindleyplace was officially opened by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, who took part in a ribbon cutting and traditional Indian lamp lighting ceremony.
nexo standards Helps TotalEnergies Modernize its Payment Acceptance Solutions
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
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FinTech Wales Announces UK’s First Sustainable Fintech Leadership Programme
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
FinTech Wales, a non-profit independent membership organisation for the FinTech and Financial Services industries in Wales, has partnered with The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) to offer an exclusive, five module course for professionals in FinTech to deepen their understanding of sustainability strategies.
Industry Titans Discuss the Future of the UK Digital Economy in Parliament
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Industry leaders road-mapped the future of the UK’s digital economy in Parliament last night, discussing the widespread digital skills crisis, diversity in the technology industry, and sustainability challenges. The panel was hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, bringing together business chiefs and policymakers to debate the role businesses can play in growing and innovating the UK’s digital... more
DKK Partners Appoints Centropy PR for Global Comms
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company that specializes in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity, has appointed Centropy PR to lead its global communications strategy amid rapid expansion.
ICON Corporate Finance Advises VaultSpeed on Its $15.9 million Series A Funding Led by Octopus Ventures
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance has advised VaultSpeed, the automated data transformation company, on its $15.9 million (€ 15.1 million) in Series A funding. This funding round is led by Octopus Ventures, one of the largest and most active venture capital investors in the UK and Europe, with additional participation from the current lead investor Fortino Capital, PMV, and BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity.
Australian Visa Scheme to End in Three Days for British Fintech and Data Specialists
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Infrastructure
Time is running out for British AI, data management and tech specialists to take advantage of a new, streamlined pathway offering career advancement in Western Australia (WA). WA is a major player globally in the emerging critical mineral industry, renewable energy and medical technology.