Building on a collaboration powering SEPA payments for over 10 French fintechs and banks — including Natixis CIB Luxembourg, Xpollens, Spendesk, and Swile — BPCE Payment Services and Mambu are expanding their partnership to help global financial institutions access the European Union market. With this… Read More
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In a move intended to enhance Europe’s real estate sector, global investment firm Blackstone (NYSE:BX) unveiled plans to channel £2 billion ($2.7 billion) in financing to smaller-scale property developers and investors. This commitment, announced this past week, underscores somewhat of a strategic pivot toward nurturing… Read More
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The European Union is charging forward to offer a digital Euro. A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is in the queue to be in use by 2026. Currently, both institutional use and consumer access are anticipated. This contrasts with the US, where a CBDC or… Read More
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In a significant week for the European financial infrastructure ecosystem, recent announcements coming from Euroclear underscore the accelerating shift toward digital efficiency in capital markets. Earlier this month, Novo Banco, one of Portugal’s largest lenders, selected Euroclear FundsPlace as its fund distribution platform, so that… Read More
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CaixaBank, one of Spain’s largest lenders in terms of the overall scope of operations, has joined forces with eight other European banks to introduce a euro-denominated stablecoin. Announced recently, this consortium aims to create a regulated digital asset that bridges traditional finance with the ecosystem… Read More
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In an effort to diversify investment offerings for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, Lincoln Financial Group and Partners Group have unveiled a royalty evergreen fund in the U.S. market. Announced on September 25, 2025, the fund—dubbed the Lincoln Financial Royalty Evergreen Fund—marks the latest collaboration between… Read More
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This past week, Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) made several announcements including insights on the UK housing market, initiatives to support the investment banking sector, and the introduction of digital assets trading services for a certain group of clients. From exposing the hidden costs of UK‘s… Read More
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In the ecosystem of SMEs, financial oversight often feels like a relentless tug-of-war between efficiency and control. Pleo, the Copenhagen-based fintech that’s been reshaping corporate spending since 2015, announced key updates focused on enhancing embedded finance. Pleo is partnering with Mastercard so that it can… Read More
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In the ecosystem of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, European financial services firms are signaling a commitment to sustainability through strategic boardroom changes, even as global debates continue. This, according to insights from EY. Meanwhile, a stark gap in corporate reporting on nature-related impacts… Read More
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As the world navigates a post-pandemic economic landscape marked by inflation and geopolitical tensions, the global real estate sector entered 2025 with cautious optimism. PitchBook‘s H1 2025 Global Real Estate Report paints a picture of stabilization after years of turbulence. While fundraising and deal activity… Read More
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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is focused on enhancing digital payments and financial services in Asia and across Europe. From forging a credit partnership to supporting growth in emerging markets and backing European fintechs, recent updates underscore PayPal’s commitment to enabling more inclusive digital financial… Read More
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In a step to deepen its footprint in one of Europe’s fast-growing regions, Fintech firm payabl. has officially established a dedicated subsidiary in Lithuania. This development, announced recently this month, underscores the company’s resolve to capitalize on the opportunities within the Baltic states and potentially… Read More
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Last month, CI highlighted a report distributed by Eurocrowd that described the crowdfunding marketplace as struggling with compliance, which outlined six areas of concern for the sector. The report follows the harmonization of rules for the European crowdfunding sector under ECSPR, a new regulation that… Read More
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Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the provider of cryptocurrency infrastructure tailored for Europe’s financial sector, has unveiled its latest venture: a dedicated office in Madrid. As a key division of the Boerse Stuttgart Group, this expansion signals the company’s entry into the Spanish market, where demand for… Read More
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In an effort to enhance corporate finance services, Danske Bank has forged a strategic alliance with the fintech firm FinanceKey. This partnership, unveiled recently this month, aims to equip enterprise clients—particularly chief financial officers (CFOs) and their treasury counterparts—with instantaneous insights into liquidity positions. By… Read More
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In a move aimed at improving retail investing, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. has announced a partnership with Upvest, Europe’s investment infrastructure provider. Unveiled this month, the collaboration introduces fractional trading of European stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Webull EU platform. This initiative, starting… Read More
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The European Union is poised to restrict major technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta, from participating in a forthcoming financial data sharing framework, as reported by the FT. This move reflects the EU’s ongoing efforts to regulate the influence of Big Tech while… Read More
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Estateguru , a pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, continues to focus on enhancing its business operations, offering investors different avenues to diversify and capitalize on potential opportunities. Recent updates from European investment platform Estateguru highlight key developments: the launch of a Real Estate Auctions section… Read More
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In the first half of 2025, the United Kingdom solidified its position as the epicenter of European fintech investment, capturing over 50% of the region’s venture capital funding, according to a report by Finch Capital. This milestone underscores the UK’s pivotal role in driving financial… Read More
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Bivial, a Zurich-based financial technology company, has unveiled its latest update: instant 24/7 Swiss Franc (CHF) payments. Announced this month, this service aims to transform how businesses and individuals handle cross-border transactions in one of the world’s most stable currencies. As global trade accelerates and… Read More
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