Tagged: united kingdom

September 1, 2021 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Wiserfunding is reporting two new platforms that are incorporating its service. Monet, a financial services firm for the “creator” economy, and Playter a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service, have both incorporated Wiserfunding’s credit risk assessment for SMEs. According to a release, Monet is using… Read More

September 1, 2021 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital bank Zopa has added a broadband switching service to its marketplace in a move designed to create more value for its users. Zopa said this is the latest feature delivered in partnership with Decision Tech. Previously, Zopa added an energy switching feature. Zopa wants… Read More

September 1, 2021 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at coinpass is pleased to confirm that they’ve been granted approval to serve as a registered crypto-assets company. The approval has been given by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). As mentioned in the announcement, the coinpass management team have always “believed in… Read More

September 1, 2021 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, an international retail bank, payments, and shopping service, and Global-e (NASDAQ: GLBE), a cross-border digital commerce platform, have extended their partnership to provide  flexible payment methods to clients across the US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Australia. Klarna‘s payment services will be accessible to… Read More

August 31, 2021 @ 11:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Gala Technology and Freedom Pay have partnered on a payment solution, according to a note from the company. Gala offers a “cardholder not present” solution called SOTPay that allows secure remote transactions.   FreedomPay offers a client experience platform that enables end-to-end consumer experiences by delivering… Read More

August 31, 2021 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TheJobApp, a newly developed app that has been introduced to improve gig working and support businesses, will be available across the United Kingdom. This proposition aims to provide immediate payments after shifts and assists businesses with sourcing the best gig economy workers in an efficient… Read More

August 29, 2021 @ 11:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Atom Bank, the North East Fintech firm, has reported “strong progress” during its most recent annual report, “narrowing its losses and generating a monthly net interest margin (NIM) of 114bps by March 2021 (up from 10bps in March of 2020).” According to the update from… Read More

August 29, 2021 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lucie Martin, Relationship Director at Assetz Capital, a marketplace lending platform originating secured loans, reveals that she joined the company in November 2019. Martin shared in a blog post by Assetz Capital that she provides term and developments loans to borrowers across Scotland. While commenting… Read More

August 29, 2021 @ 12:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK’s PensionBee, an online pension provider, notes that one of the most well-known tips for managing your finances is the “not all your eggs in one basket” strategy. As mentioned in a blog post by PensionBee, it’s always a good idea to… Read More

August 28, 2021 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

August is drawing to a close and cooler days might be on their way, however, that “never stops the wheels turning” at digital bank Revolut. As usual, they’ve been working to bring clients the “best possible” experience, and they’ve got some “real fireworks” for customers,… Read More

August 28, 2021 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Making a high value payment should not feel like a chore or arduous task, according to UK-based digital bank Starling. The Fintech firm writes in a blog post that it should be fairly straightforward and secure, which is exactly what the company aims to offer…. Read More

August 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the UK Financial Conduct Authority posted the “First Supervisory Notice” related to a statement by the FCA in June that Binance Markets Limited is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in the UK. Binance Markets is part of the Binance Group. Binance… Read More

August 26, 2021 @ 7:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another sign that the day trading craze is here to stay (due in part to permanent changes in consumer behavior following the COVID outbreak), a pre-product stock trading Fintech has bagged $10 million via a seed round. Shares.io, a Fintech firm launched this… Read More

August 25, 2021 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Small Robot Company (SRC) has raised £4 million in a securities offering on Crowdcube. The company has now secured  £11 million in funding to date. According to previous reports, SRC was raising capital at a pre-money valuation of £15,000,000  or an 18.63% equity stake at… Read More

August 25, 2021 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Previously doing business as B-North, Bank North has been granted a banking license (Authorised with Restrictions or ‘AWR’) by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Bank North reports that it has also closed a successful Series A funding round, raising money from LHV Group, LHV… Read More

August 25, 2021 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

White Oak, an alternative business lender, has moved its headquarters to Chester city centre to accommodate its continued growth both in the region and across the UK. The company says the new space will provide the room for its expanding operation with plans to add… Read More

August 25, 2021 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SoftPOS Fintech firm Phos has acquired €2 million in capital as it gets ready for a Series A round later in 2021. Established in 2018, Phos assists merchants with accepting payments directly with a card tap via Android mobiles, eliminating the requirement for a separate… Read More

August 24, 2021 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Conister Finance & Leasing has been approved as a British Business Bank accredited lender for the UK Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS). Conister is part of Manx Financial Group (AIM:MFX). The company says the announcement comes at a time when the Government-backed Bounce Back Loan… Read More

August 24, 2021 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Newly-introduced SME bank, Recognise Bank, reveals that it has acquired £14 million in funding, which includes a recent investment from one of its existing shareholders. The capital injection means that Recognise Bank has now satisfied the financial requirements established by the PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority),… Read More

August 24, 2021 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zepz, previously dba WorldRemit, a digital cross-border payments platform operating two brands (WorldRemit and Sendwave, acquired in 2021), with 11 million+ users across 150 countries, has secured $292 million “in new primary financing, achieving a valuation of $5 billion,” according to a release. The latest… Read More