July 14, 2025 @ 9:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Checkout.com, a UK-based Fintech, is expanding its footprint with an expansion into Canada. The company is already operating in the US. The company added that it has also had a leadership “refresh.” Zack Levine has been appointed as Head of Revenue for North America (NORAM)…. Read More

 Tagged checkout.com, payments, uk, united kingdom

July 14, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Baxter Lanius, CEO and founder of Alternative Payments, to learn about how AI is modernizing B2B payment infrastructure, specifically in blue-collar industries that have long been overlooked by fintech. For background, Alternative Payments is focused on modernizing payment systems for managed… Read More

 Tagged ai, b2b, Baxter Lanius, interview, payments

July 14, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) has been active in July 2025, releasing critical updates on financial stability, regulatory adjustments, and public engagement efforts. These initiatives reflect the BoE’s commitment to maintaining a resilient financial system while addressing economic challenges and fostering innovation. Below, we touch… Read More

 Tagged bank of england, boe, uk, united kingdom

July 14, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ComplyControl, a provider of AI-driven solutions for banks and financial institutions, is pleased to announce that it has officially become an Associate Member of UK Finance, the trade association for the UK financial services sector. ComplyControl made its entry into the UK market in 2024,… Read More

 Tagged complycontrol, uk, uk finance, united kingdom

July 14, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of Ireland released significant updates that underscore its role in supporting Ireland’s economic resilience and educational advancement. The first report highlights the strength of consumer spending in Ireland during June, driven by favorable economic conditions and evolving consumer behavior. The second announcement details… Read More

 Tagged bank of ireland, savings, uk, united kingdom

July 14, 2025 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Orbital, a cross-border platform that orchestrates payments across stablecoins and traditional rails, announced its partnership with ClearBank Europe, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking. The partnership unlocks “cost-effective, and compliant euro transactions for Orbital’s enterprise customers, bridging traditional payments with digital assets.” Cross-border… Read More

 Tagged clearbank, digital financial services, europe, orbital group

July 14, 2025 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services. As part of the report, the FCA shares that over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed,… Read More

 Tagged fca, financial conduct authority, uk, united kingdom

July 13, 2025 @ 10:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong is targeting new banking rules aimed at aligning its regulatory framework with international standards on cryptoasset exposures, as part of efforts to manage financial risks while supporting innovation in the banking sector. The Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2025, the Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2025… Read More

 Tagged Banking Rules, cryptoassets, hong kong

July 13, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The American Fintech Council has issued a statement commenting on emerging barriers to consumer data access. The statement addresses the sector of Open Banking and providing consumer control over their data and the ability to leverage the information to improve financial services. For example, simplifying… Read More

 Tagged AFC, american fintech council, open banking

July 13, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The roll-up of Dutch payroll software company Employes marks Danish-founded Ageras‘ second acquisition this year and its “most significant since its 2024 takeover of French business banking platform Shine from Société Générale,” says Ageras’ CEO, signalling that change is “coming for the way small businesses… Read More

 Tagged acquisition, ageras, europe, payroll