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Tiku Patel joins Tesco Bank board

Tesco Bank has today unveiled its board's new independent non-executive director, Tiku Patel – CEO of private equity owned technology and analytics driven motor finance provider, Blue Motor Finance.

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ING to exit retail banking in France

ING announced today that it will leave the Retail Banking market in France. This decision is the outcome of the strategic review that was announced in June 2021. As announced in June, ING’s Wholesale Banking activities in France will be continued, with a focus on strengthening our position and the ambition to be the go-to-bank for sustainable finance.

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Wombat appoints ex-Revolut director to advisory board

Chad West joins Micro-investing platform Wombat as it prepares for European expansion and the launch of new products and features in 2022.

UK tech sector enjoys best year on record

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UK tech sector enjoys best year on record

In terms of venture capital (VC) investment, the number of jobs, and the rate of unicorns emerging, 2021 has been the UK technology sector’s best year yet, says research from the Digital Economy Council.

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Checkout.com taps Meron Colbeci as new chief product officer

LONDON —DECEMBER 17, 2021—As part of its continued drive to innovate across its global payments processing platform, Checkout.com today announced the appointment of Meron Colbeci as its chief product officer.

Wise replaces chair with ex-Netflix CFO

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Wise replaces chair with ex-Netflix CFO

Money transfer app Wise has named David Wells, the former CFO of Netflix, as the chairman of its board of directors.

63% of SME leaders feel lonely in role – Starling Bank

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63% of SME leaders feel lonely in role – Starling Bank

Research by Starling Bank has found that despite growth and record investment planned for 2022, small business owners struggle with loneliness, creativity and ideation.

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Mollie opens fintech Centre of Excellence in Maastricht

Mollie, one of the fastest-growing payment service providers in Europe, today announced it will be opening a new fintech Centre of Excellence in the city of Maastricht, Netherlands. The centre will be an extension of Mollie’s headquarters in Amsterdam, allowing the business to scale and drive growth for its 125,000+ merchant clients. The Maastricht fintech Centre of Excellence will house new employees sitting across a wide range of departments including development, operations and customer experience. The launch follows the company’s 665 million Euro Series C funding round led by Blackstone Growth, announced in June, which made Mollie one of the most valuable privately held fintechs in Europe.

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Okcoin commits $1 million to boost inclusivity in crypto

SAN FRANCISCO, December 2, 2021 – Okcoin, one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency platforms, today announced that it is kicking off the next phase of its mission to make the crypto industry more inclusive through the launch of a $1 million commitment to bring more women into crypto. Okcoin also announced the inaugural member of its brand advisory council, Randi Zuckerberg, whose primary focus will be to advise the company on inclusivity initiatives and reach the goal of a 50% female customer base by 2025.

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FCA poured £5 million into laptops for hybrid working

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has spent over £5 million on new laptops and mobile phones to support remote working, according to official figures. The data, which was obtained using Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation, and analysed by the Parliament Street think tank, gives an insight into how the financial watchdog is assisting staff with hybrid working.

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Thunes ramps up expansion with senior appointments

Thunes, a global cross-border payments company, today announced that it has appointed four new senior executives to lead its business in strategic regions: Asia Pacific, the Americas, Middle East and North Africa, and Greater China. These key hires come as part of Thunes’ global strategy to further expand its global presence, deepen relations with local markets and localise its sales, product, and network capabilities.

Building the Road to a Hybrid Cloud Future

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Building the Road to a Hybrid Cloud Future

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St. James Place rolls out VR headsets for staff training

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St. James Place rolls out VR headsets for staff training

UK wealth management group St. James’s Place is rolling out virtual reality technology for training and role-playing across the business.

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Alkami names Alex Shootman as CEO

Alkami Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKT) ("Alkami"), announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Alex Shootman to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective November 5, 2021.

Inclusion non-profit Colorintech partners with Silicon Valley Bank

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Inclusion non-profit Colorintech partners with Silicon Valley Bank

Colorintech has announced its partnership with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one in a line of unions that will aim to transform Europe into one of the most inclusive tech hubs in the world. The co-founder of Colorintech, Ashleigh Ainsley, had an exclusive discussion with Finextra about this latest partnership.

Revolut acquires team from talent-sourcing marketplace Wanted

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Revolut acquires team from talent-sourcing marketplace Wanted

Revolut has acquired the team behind New York-based talent sourcing marketplace Wanted. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Revolut appoints RappiPay's Guerra as Mexico CEO

Revolut, the UK-head-quartered financial superapp valued at $33 billion in September 2021, today announced the appointment of Juan Miguel Guerra as its CEO in Mexico, following the launch of its US-Mexico remittance corridor in July 2021.

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Mettle hire 'culture and people' lead

Mettle, the NatWest-backed business account, has appointed Andrea Himmelbaeur as the company's first Culture and People Lead.

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PensionBee signs Tech Talent Charter

Leading online pension provider, PensionBee, has signed the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), a non-profit organisation leading a movement to address inequality in the UK tech sector and drive inclusion and diversity in a practical and uniquely measurable way.

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HPS appoints two new independent directors to Board

HPS’ Board of Directors met on July 28th, 2021 under the chairmanship of Mr. Mohamed HORANI and co-opted as independent directors Mrs. Meryem CHAMI and Mrs. Nathalie ROUVET LAZARE, replacing the two resigning directors, Mrs. Anne COBB and Mrs. Isabelle AGUILLERA. This co-option will be submitted to the shareholders for ratification at the next Annual General Assemblee.

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