09/01/2023
LC Financial Holdings completes BCM Global acquisition
Established in 1998, LC Financial Holdings comprises LCM Partners, one of Europe's leading alternative credit investment managers
FinTech
08/30/2023
SimCorp integrates Clarity AI’s sustainability data to drive impact investing and regulatory alignment
This partnership allows financial market participants to incorporate ESG and impact considerations into their investment and compliance processes.
08/30/2023
Digital wealth manager Moneyfarm sees H1 AUM grow 15% to £2.6bn
Released half-year results to end of June
08/30/2023
TISE partners with Avenir to deliver next-generation private market
Customised trading, settlement and registry solutions adopted for new TISE service
08/29/2023
UK’s Metro Bank Issues Warning Against Increase in Malware Attacks
Malware comes in many forms and “include words like virus, worm, spyware and trojan.”
08/29/2023
UK Firms Explore Fintech Down Under in Fintech Trade Mission to Australia’s Intersekt Festival 2023
It provides participating companies with an opportunity to network, pitch sessions and connect with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Australia’s fintech ecosystem.
08/29/2023
Trustly acquires SlimPay
The acquisition of SlimPay comes shortly after the launch of Trustly Azura, a new technology and data engine that offers consumers and merchant personalised data services.
08/29/2023
BBVA adds digital ID feature to Bizum instant payment app
Bizum, the most used feature in the app's adaptation for young people
08/28/2023
Sick pay protection fintech Wagestream partners with Wakam
The product offers employees income protection specifically designed to meet the needs of frontline workers, who are often overlooked by the UK’s sick pay system.
08/28/2023
LHV Bank completes business transfer from Estonian entity and bolsters BaaS offering
The bank has partnered with fintechs including Tuum and Salv to build its new system
08/23/2023
UK retains European crown despite fintech funding slump
UK fintech investment dropped to US$5.9bn in the first half of 2023, down 57% from the same period 12 months ago.
08/22/2023
Right Mortgage tech partnership automates insurance quotes
This will allow them to automate building and contents insurance quotes for their clients.
08/22/2023
Jacobi lists Bitcoin ETF on Euronext Amsterdam
The fund is SFDR Article 8 compliant through its decarbonisation strategy, and has ESG objectives integrated into its design.
08/22/2023
Multiple ‘Firsts' For Guernsey Regulated Bitcoin Fund
The fund is Guernsey's first regulated Bitcoin fund and its first ETF. It is also integrating ESG objectives and is the first digital asset fund compliant with SFDR Article 8 through its decarbonisation strategy.
08/21/2023
Altum Group implements RiskScreen's KYC platform
With technology driving transformative change across industries, Altum Group has made a strategic choice to invest in state-of-the-art solutions.
08/18/2023
Netwealth targeted by scammers in clone attack
The FCA warned that this firm is not authorised but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm.
08/18/2023
London dominates the European start-up ecosystem
London is the location of almost 70% of the UK’s private equity and VC investors
08/16/2023
Financial services CEOs embrace AI in spite of concerns
Since the turn of the year, growing hype around the potential of AI technologies has boosted confidence significantly.
08/16/2023
Scottish fintech, Know-it sets its sights on Australia expansion
This strategic move aims to deliver Know-it’s credit management solution to the Australian market
08/15/2023
WTW’s Engage platform launches two new features, empowering leaders to drive change and improve employee experience
The new Engage Coach feature guides managers and leaders to improve their employees’ experience, engagement and performance