Tagged: financial services

July 4, 2023 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ThinCats, which claims to be the leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, has recently released its origination results for H1 2023, revealing that a “record” £191m has been lent to SMEs across the United Kingdom. The figure represents a sizable increase… Read More

July 4, 2023 @ 7:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The National Anti-Scam Centre will be coordinating an investment scam fusion cell in order to address the growing problem of investment-related scams, which are now costing Australian consumers well over $1 billion a year. The fusion cell will reportedly be led by the ACCC and… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stratiphy, which has developed proprietary tech giving users a toolkit to form expertly managed portfolios, without the need for an advisor, has raised 82% (£206,119.46) of its  £250,000 target from 112 investors (at the time of writing) with 7 days left in the firm’s crowdfunding… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 6:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthtech firm Addepar has shared key updates, research insights and commented on client, partner and company developments. This past month, Addepar is highlighting “enhanced chart customization capabilities to uplevel reports, as well as the beta release of our in-app import tool to more efficiently bring… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which claims to be the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider (and is being sued by US regulators for a wide range of issues), is pleased “to announce the appointment of Min Lin as Head of Latin America.” In this new role, Lin… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial super app with more than 30 million customers worldwide, has launched its services in New Zealand, “delivering Kiwis a first of its kind digital money experience.” For the first time ever, New Zealand residents will “get access to Revolut’s seamless, safe… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trade Ledger, the global technology provider for the commercial banking and financial services industry, is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Krakow, Poland. This strategic expansion marks Trade Ledger’s first development hub in the EU, “further strengthening its global footprint and… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 5:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shawbrook has announced the appointment of Sarah Woolf as the new Senior Regional Development Manager in its Real Estate team. Sarah originally joined Shawbrook in 2012 “as a Business Development Manager, and in 2016 took on the role of Head of Sales.” Sarah left Shawbrook… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 6:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Over three-quarters or 75% of the population in Lombardy, Italy’s largest and most industrialized area, banked online this past year, compared with the national average of just 63%, the Bank of Italy recently revealed. Virtual banking in Lombardy has reportedly increased by around 20 percentage… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two-in-three people are likely to take time out “to provide unpaid care at some point during their working life,” according to a new report from online pension provider, PensionBee. The Carer’s Pension Gap report highlights “the extent of unpaid care in the UK and how… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chris Ansara, CEO of UK-based Regtech startup docStribute and Chair, Phil Shelley, have shared their career insights on the necessity of digital transformation in order to meet FCA regulations as well as decarbonize global business. As many sectors struggle to meet regulatory demands, particularly financial… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robo.cash claims that it sees strong potential for the Asian fintech market, which is already setting certain trends, according to an update from the firm. The parent holding of Robo.cash plans “to focus on digital banking” in Asian markets. During the Finfellas P2P conference in… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, the independent digital financial advisor, today announced that Betterment for Advisors, its RIA custody division, has launched an integrated suite of tools that will provide financial advisors “with granular control over how client assets are managed, transferred, and sold.” The new features will “give… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 9:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), an international consultancy launched by fintech veterans, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chez Fintech, a board-level advisory firm for economic regulators, blue-chip investment firms and businesses undergoing digital transformation. The alliance brings together “the expertise and… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 5:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GSB, a nearly $1 billion community bank serving the state of Connecticut, today announced an enhanced digital onboarding experience for consumer deposit accounts, with plans to update its business onboarding experience later this year. Customers can now “open checking, savings, money market, and CD accounts… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Nine25 is pleased to announce the ability to purchase Bitcoin via their platform (coming soon). Starting now, Nine25 aims “to establish itself as the most convenient platform for acquiring Bitcoin.” At Nine25, their goal is “to ensure financial independence for everyone.” They… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OCBC (SGX: O39) has launched a fully digital account opening service for consumers in its key markets who are relocating to Singapore. These individuals from Malaysia, Indonesia, mainland China and Hong Kong SAR will be able to “open Singapore dollar and multi-currency accounts on the… Read More

June 30, 2023 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial super-app with more than 30 million customers globally, has launched a Robo-advisor in the US. The new feature “manages investment portfolios on behalf of customers to remove the friction from investing with lower fees than traditional companies.” Based on responses from… Read More

June 30, 2023 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest, which claims to be the UK’s biggest bank for business, is offering 24 months of free business banking to UK businesses “switching their main business banking account to NatWest.” The new SME switcher offer from NatWest for businesses “with up to £2m in turnover… Read More

June 30, 2023 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LHV Bank, a provider of banking services to global fintechs and SME lending solutions to UK businesses, announces the appointment of Rachelle Frewer “as its incoming Chief Financial Officer.” Subject to regulatory approval, Rachelle will “start her position on 2 January 2024 and will also… Read More