Tagged: europe

January 29, 2024 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mid-market private equity investment activity in the UK declined by 10% in 2023, as challenging macroeconomic conditions presented few glimmers of hope for recovery, according to KPMG UK’s Mid-Market Private Equity report. The firm’s most recent M&A study “has revealed that 675 mid-market transactions were… Read More

January 29, 2024 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland credit and debit card data for the first two weeks of January reveals that ‘New Year, New You’ spending in gyms and sports clubs shot upwards “compared to last January.” As noted in the update shared by the Bank of Ireland, many… Read More

January 28, 2024 @ 9:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure provider, Token.io, has announced it has become an official participant in the SEPA Payment Account Access (SPAA) scheme: a commercial API initiative that will enable greater innovation and unlock wider adoption of A2A payments in Europe. Through leveraging open banking and… Read More

January 28, 2024 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PAX Global Technology, the payment terminal solutions provider, is pleased to announce that Fiserv Polska, the owner of the PolCard brand, has introduced the PAX A920Pro SmartPOS device into its offering in Poland. The cooperation marks another milestone “between Fiserv and NOVELPAY – FinTech Software… Read More

January 28, 2024 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elwood Technologies LLP, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, announced it has been authorized as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This authorization applies to Elwood’s execution management system (EMS) in “relation… Read More

January 26, 2024 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Axyon AI, an Italian AI fintech company, has closed its latest funding round led by the US-based venture capital firm Montage Ventures and accompanied by The Techshop SGR, alongside other angel investors. The investment round marks a new chapter in Axyon AI’s journey “towards revolutionising… Read More

January 26, 2024 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK neobank Science Card collaborates with UCL Mechanical Engineering to generate research funding for neurodegenerative diseases. Science Card, the home of Britain’s e-money current accounts dedicated to accelerating science and innovation, has announced the launch on its platform of a research project on neurodegenerative diseases,… Read More

January 26, 2024 @ 3:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tink, the firm focused on open banking, has launched ‘Risk Signals’ – a rules-based risk engine that unlocks instant payment experiences across Europe, while minimizing risk. In some European markets, bank transfers “can take up to three days to settle depending on the scheme, with… Read More

January 25, 2024 @ 6:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian has shared an important update which reveals that UK consumers may switch and save £672 annually as lower interest credit returns in 2024. According to a blog post by Experian, savvy Brits are already “taking advantage with searches for balance transfer credit cards up… Read More

January 24, 2024 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Akur8, the insurance pricing solution powered by transparent machine learning, is pleased to announce that MAPFRE, the 9th largest insurance company in Europe and the 17th largest insurer globally according to S&P Global Ratings, has reportedly “selected Akur8’s RISK and RATE modules.” This choice will… Read More

January 24, 2024 @ 10:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plannix, a personal finance hub that helps with wealth tracking, portfolio management, and financial planning, teams up with Salt Edge, a key player focused on offering open banking solutions, to enable users from Italy and beyond “to connect and view all their bank accounts in… Read More

January 24, 2024 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has created a new brand platform with a new positioning, strategy, and ad creative developed to “mark the beginning of an ambitious year of growth for the bank.” ‘The Bank Built for You’ platform celebrates “how banking is about more than just money,… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Perenna, which is building an innovative digital mortgage bank that will aim to enhance the UK mortgage market, recently revealed that it has received UK Government grant funding in order to “accelerate decarbonization of UK housing stock.” Perenna says that for decades, consumers in the… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qover, an insurtech driven by a vision of creating a global safety net through insurance – announces the launch of its innovative motor insurance solution in the United Kingdom, which enables car manufacturers to “provide digital insurance programs across Europe.” In line with Qover‘s goal… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 7:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Satchel, a European digital banking provider, is set to enhance its compliance standards through a strategic partnership with AMLYZE, a Regtech company specializing in anti-money laundering and financial fraud prevention. Satchel’s commitment to delivering banking services, “underscored by a robust emphasis on regulatory compliance and… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Andrew Charnley, MD, Assetz Capital, says that housing has been a popular topic of discussion, as both the Conservatives and Labour start to gear up for the next general election. Andrew Charnley from Assetz Capital notes that the UK faces many pressing social issues, but… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of London announced the appointment of Anne Grim as an independent Non-Executive Director (NED) of The Bank of London Group Limited Board and Chairperson of the Board Risk Committee (BRC), “subject to regulatory approval.” As well as her BRC role, Anne will be… Read More

January 22, 2024 @ 10:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite a December rise, inflation is expected “to continue falling this year” says Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK. The KPMG UK team noted that the expected fall in the energy price cap in April “could see inflation returning to target by spring. Nevertheless, disruptions… Read More

January 22, 2024 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following its launch in the Netherlands last year, smeGo aims to expand further in Europe and offer established SMEs “a full range of financial services and digital tools.” In 2024, smeGo says that it plans to “maintain the pace of its growth and is actively… Read More

January 21, 2024 @ 10:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos recently revealed that it has officially launched operations in the German market, and they’re pleased to share more updates. Mintos claims that its focus remains simple, yet straightforward – “offering you accessible new ways to invest your money, so you can diversify your portfolio,… Read More