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UK’s Digital Bank Zopa Reports Solid Performance for 2024

UK’s digital bank Zopa has reported solid performance for 2024, doubling its full-year profit before tax to £34.2 million, up from £15.8 million in 2023. This milestone, announced on April 24, 2025, marks the Zopa bank’s second consecutive year of profitability, underscoring its robust growth… Read More

Fiserv Expands Brazil Footprint with Money Money Acquisition

NYSE-listed Fiserv Inc. has agreed to acquire Brazilian Fintech Money Money Serviços Financeiros SA in an all-cash deal that will deepen its lending capabilities for small and medium-sized merchants, the US payments major said. Under the definitive agreement, Fiserv will fold Money Money’s receivables-based financing… Read More

Digital Lending Software Firm Blend and CrossCountry Mortgage Introduce Solutions to Streamline Loan Origination

CrossCountry Mortgage, the distributed retail mortgage lender, and Blend, an origination platform for digital banking solutions, announced an expanded partnership aimed at driving innovation for independent mortgage banks (IMBs). As part of this collaboration, the two companies are “introducing new solutions that enhance the Blend… Read More

Generative AI and Pay By Bank to Transform How Canadians Engage in Commerce But Fraud Remains Key Concern – Report

As the payment landscape evolves, a recent update from Payments Canada reveals that security understandably remains the top priority for Canadians when evaluating emerging payment technologies. Innovations like generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), social commerce, and pay-by-bank are poised to transform how Canadians shop and pay,… Read More

Digital Bank Revolut Reports $1.4B in Pre-Tax Profits

In 2024, Digital bank Revolut cemented its position as a key player in the global neobanking sector, reporting $1.4 billion in pre-tax profit—a 149% surge year-over-year—and revenues of $4 billion, up 72% from 2023. Revolut’s annual report, released on April 24, 2025, highlights steady growth… Read More

B2B Finance Is Being Enhanced with AR Automation Software, Leading to Positive ROI – Report

New research reveals that the majority of B2B finance departments are receiving a positive ROI from accounts receivable (AR) software, confirming the transformative potential of AI and automation. The research study, conducted by global research firm Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Billtrust, a B2B order-to-cash… Read More

B2B Firm Alternative Payments Reports $22M Financing

Alternative Payments, a fully-integrated B2B payments and checkout infrastructure provider, has closed on $22 million in total funding, with rounds led by MissionOG and Third Prime, respectively. The investments will advance the company’s mission to digitize and automate B2B payment workflows for industries historically overlooked by fintech… Read More

UK’s PensionBee Shares Response to DWP’s Small Pots Delivery Group Report

UK’s PensionBee, a firm focused on the consumer retirement market, has issued a statement following the release of the Department for Work and Pensions’ Small Pots Delivery Group’s report, which lays out a clear framework for “consolidating small pension pots.” Lisa Picardo, Chief Business Officer… Read More

UK’s Financial Services Execs Plan to Increase Investments in London based Operations – Report

More than half (53%) of the UK’s financial services executives reportedly believe that “negativity about the health of London as a financial center is being overplayed,” as the majority (62%) plan to “increase investment in their London operations over the next five years,” according to… Read More

DTCC Processes Record Volumes Across Services During Market Volatility

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced significant achievements in handling “unprecedented” market volatility, showcasing the firm’s robust technology infrastructure, resiliency, and risk management capabilities. During the recent market volatility, DTCC reached “new peak… Read More

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