Global

November 14, 2023 @ 6:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In October, investors invested a total of €2.20M in agricultural projects through HeavyFinance. €1.75M was paid out to the farmers “with the capital spread across 48 different loans.” In total, €44.72M was “issued to the farmers until the end of October 2023.” The repayment volume… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jaja Finance has opened up to applications from new customers to bring more competition and choice to the near-prime lending market, “giving UK borrowers the chance to reclaim their purchasing power with the new Jaja Vanta Purchase Credit Card.” Jaja is offering a four-months zero… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

British Business Investments has posted full-year results for the period ending 31 March 2023.  In its ninth year of operation, British Business Investments reports aggregate commitments that now exceed £3.8 billion. The government-sponsored firm aims to improve access to alternative finance for smaller UK businesses…. Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) today announces joining the Mastercard Engage partner program in order “to offer a fully automated identity verification solution to Mastercard customers.” IDVerse’s technology enables Mastercard “to reach a wider range of connected devices by… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Almond Fintech, a B2B technology company bridging the worlds of fiat and digital currency, is excited to announce a new funding milestone of $7 million. The funding from the investment round will aim to help broaden Almond’s rapidly expanding network in Asia, the Americas, while… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A growing number of British investors risk being defrauded by a wave of fake adverts posted on social media, according to a new a warning issued by Lloyds Bank. The number of cryptocurrency investment scams reported1 “by victims so far this year has risen by… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it is working with payment service providers to do more “to protect consumers from fraud, including authorized push payment (APP) fraud.” While FCA‘s review of firms’ fraud controls and complaint handling found examples of good practice, they were… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a firm focused on supporting and securing the Bitcoin ecosystem, reported its financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The company says that it “recorded net income of $64.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share,… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has unveiled a new v2.2 upgrade to USDC and EURC that significantly reduces gas costs, improves support “for account abstraction, and further bolsters security for transactions on EVM blockchains.” The upgrade adds to the momentum of USDC innovation “after its recent expansion to 6… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) has reportedly been forced to place a freeze on onboarding new business clients across the United Kingdom and Europe because of “high demand” for services. This latest update comes after the Fintech firm had “deactivated” all US business cards this past week. Wise,… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 9:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Several European crowdfunding platforms are joining forces to create what they call an alternative finance “super-platform” in response to the latest European crowdfunding regulations. Kapitaal op Maat (KoM), Max Crowdfund (MCF), and Capital Circle (CaCi) have announced plans to merge, creating a larger platform with… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management UK Limited are pleased to announce the completion of a £25m credit facility to Westbrooke Yield Plus Plc. This strategic move has opened new doors for the Fund, “offering a broader spectrum of opportunities, more effective… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 7:42 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Arab Financial Services (AFS), a digital payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a high-level economic delegation from Brussels and discussed potential partnerships within the fintech and financial services sector, highlighting a significant move towards international collaboration in this rapidly evolving… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Monument Bank is pleased to announce the successful completion of our Series B, raising $50 million (£40+ million). According to Monument Bank, the successful closure of this funding round “not only reaffirms their vision but also highlights Monument’s substantial and resilient growth amid persistent environmental… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 9:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) announced today its planned expansion of crypto capabilities into numerous international markets “with both existing and newly-signed clients by year end.” Latin America: Bakkt and long-standing client Hapi, a stock trading platform, recently furthered their Latin American crypto trading capabilities,… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Maybank announced the expansion of its cross-border QR Pay service to China, one of the first in the market for a Malaysian bank, amplifying Maybank’s existing cross-border payment capabilities and enhancing the ease and efficiency of financial transactions. This initiative aims to benefit over 8… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In response to a surge in monthly active users from around the world, TFH has begun rolling out a new World App update that allows users “to customize their experience with multiple languages and local currencies.” Starting in November, World App will be “available in… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to advance investor inclusion in company fundraisings and fixed income investment products, capital markets technology firm PrimaryBid announces the appointment of Stacey Parsons as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income. Parsons’ appointment will accelerate PrimaryBid’s efforts “to unlock investor access to… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cost cutting is said to be behind a significant drop in satisfaction levels in 2023, according to a comprehensive update shared by KMPG. The UK’s biggest brands are turning “to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop better customer and colleague experiences,” according to KPMG’s latest Customer… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With macroeconomic conditions continuing to make it difficult for auto lenders to maintain or increase profitability, all eyes have “turned to digital channels as the most cost-effective and efficient means to do so.” According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study, released… Read More