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iBanFirst secures UK EMI license

iBanFirst, the next-generation cross-border payment services provider, today announces that it has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. The milestone underscores its commitment to delivering the highest standards of financial reliability and operational resilience, as it prioritises growth in the UK.

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Lenkie secures £49 million in Series A funding

The SME finance landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as banks retreat from business lending, leaving a staggering £22 billion SME funding gap in the UK. Cashflow management platform, Lenkie, has today announced £49 million in Series A funding to transform the way growing UK businesses access capital.

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Wio Bank grows over AED 37 billion in second year of operation

Wio Bank PJSC has established itself among the top 10 most profitable neobanks globally and a leading UAE bank for retail and SME deposits – all within just two years of its full-scale launch.

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Lili launches embedded finance tool Lili Connect

Lili, the financial platform designed for small business owners, today announced that it is launching Lili Connect, an embedded finance integration that streamlines small business banking, accounting, and tax processes, allowing partners to offer Lili’s comprehensive financial management tools directly through their platform.

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Ebury partners with kompasbank

Ebury, global financial services provider and one of Europe's leading fintechs, is partnering with kompasbank. The Danish digital bank helps SMEs release their full potential through easy and fast access to credit and business banking solutions.

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Credlix launches in the US and Mexico

Credlix, a leading global provider of supply chain financing, has announced its expansion into the USA and Mexico, backed by $50 million in funding from Moglix — Asia’s largest B2B e-commerce platform. This move aims to empower SMEs by providing fast, collateral-free financing solutions, addressing critical working capital challenges, and fostering business growth. This expansion aligns with Credlix's broader vision of empowering SMEs in emerging markets to participate in global trade opportunities, reflecting India's emphasis on boosting exports and enhancing global trade partnerships.

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Kredit Hero launches AI-powered lending marketplace in the Philippines

Kredit Hero, an AI-powered marketplace designed to provide small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to much-needed financing, is officially launching in the Philippines. Despite SMEs accounting for over 99% of all businesses in the country, they face significant challenges in securing loans. Kredit Hero addresses this critical gap by leveraging advanced AI technology to assess financial profiles and connect SMEs with the most suitable lenders.

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Mastercard partners with Nuclei to launch business subscription management tool in EEMEA

Companies using Mastercard Business cards in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region are set to benefit from a new value-added service – a business subscription management tool powered by technology partner Nuclei. The innovative feature will help small businesses streamline processes and reduce costs.

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Mulberri and Acronis partner for US SMB cyber insurance

Mulberri, an AI-driven insurance platform, today announced it has partnered with Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, to embed Mulberri’s Cyber Insurance to Acronis small & medium-sized businesses customers based in the US.

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Satago partners with mmob on embedded finance proposition

Today, Satago, a leading fintech that provides Working Capital solutions, and mmob, the universal API adaptor, announced the launch of a new partnership. This collaboration enables lenders and corporates to embed Satago’s flexible Invoice Finance and Cash Flow solutions, using mmob’s hyper-efficient integration capabilities.

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Maybank collaborates with Doxa

Maybank announces an MOU signed with Singapore-headquartered fintech, Doxa Holdings International (Doxa), to collaborate on providing and elevating supply chain financing (SCF) solutions for market players in the building and construction sector, and later expanding into other industries.

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SumUp launches early payouts in UK

Global fintech SumUp has launched 7AM payouts in the UK, a first-of-its-kind feature, giving merchants near-instant access to their money. As the UK cost of living crisis persists, SumUp has responded by working with merchants to ensure they get their money faster, to help manage cash flow and keep up with expenses.

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LATAM fintech Clara raises $60m

Clara, the leading end-to-end spend management solution for companies in Latin America, today announced that it has closed $60M USD ​ in an equity financing round led by GGV Capital. In addition, GGV Managing Partner Hans Tung will join the company’s Board of Directors.

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European Investment Bank and illimity agree €200 million funding package for SMEs

The European Investment Bank (the “EIB”) and illimity Bank S.p.A. (“illimity” or the “Bank”) have finalized an agreement worth 200 million euro aimed at supporting the working capital and liquidity needs of SMEs, with specific emphasis being given to sustainable investments and businesses operating in the Cohesion Regions.

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Moni unveils new community-powered business loans for African SMEs

Moni, a digital platform that leverages social trust and group responsibility to deliver financial services in Africa, has launched a new range of business loans that enables market traders, spare part dealers, textile traders and other small business owners in Africa to take advantage of the power of their communities to access the working capital they need to run and scale their businesses.

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Channel Capital advances fintech strategy with new head of investor relations

Channel Capital Advisors LLP (Channel) has appointed Bhoomika Kesaria as its new head of investor relations.

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Starling launches Bulk Payments feature for small businesses

Starling Bank’s business banking customers can now make Bulk Payments to multiple recipients. The new subscription service can be used to help support payroll, reimburse staff expenses or pay suppliers, all at the same time.

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Paysend launches UK store for SMEs

Paysend, the UK-based fintech with over 7 million customers, today announces the launch of Paysend Store for UK merchants.

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Vyne and Wix partner to streamline merchant payments

Vyne, the specialist pay with bank account-to-account (A2A) payments platform, today launches its SME proposition via a new partnership with Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence. The partnership will give Wix’s UK based merchants access to Vyne’s open banking payments infrastructure, enabling them to offer their customers the ability to pay directly from their mobile banking app.

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Aussie payments provider Pin Payments expands to New Zealand

Australia’s online payments provider Pin Payments has recently expanded its offering to New Zealand.

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