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Austrade and SFA launch fintech collaboration initiative

The Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) have launched a joint programme to foster fintech innovation in both APAC countries.

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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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The Future of Fintech in the UK 2023

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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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Judo Bank: Redefining the challenger bank

Judo Bank, an Australian-based challenger founded in 2016 is dedicated to providing support and capital to SMEs by turning traditional banking on its head.

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Leading banks contribute to fintech onboarding with Enterprise Ready Questions

TechPassport has launched its Enterprise Ready Questions (ERQs) with contributions from fifteen tier 1 banks, including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and Zopa Bank.

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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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Santander UK fined £107.7m for repeated AML failures

The FCA has fined Santander UK Plc £107,793,300 after it found gaps in its anti-money laundering controls, affecting its business banking customers.

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UK SMEs to prioritise international expansion in 2023 - Airwallex

A recent survey by Airwallex reveals that UK small and medium entreprises (SMEs) are highly motivated to expand abroad over the next 12 months, with a majority focused on markets in Europe and North America.

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Mollie steps into financial services with Mollie Capital

European payments fintech, Mollie, has launched Mollie Capital to facilitate SME access to finance and funding.

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UK government launches fraud and money laundering crackdown

The UK government has announced plans to rolled out reforms to protect the economy from fraud and money laundering.

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NatWest pledges support to SMEs amid UK energy crisis

NatWest and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have teamed up to analyse and provide support to UK businesses struggling with the cost of living crisis.

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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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TSB connects consumers to fintechs with Marketplace app

TSB Bank recently launched TSB Marketplace on their mobile app. The service will connect customers to fintechs to aid them in making informed financial decisions. Finextra spoke to head of open banking and partnerships at TSB, Aruna Bhalla, about the service and what opportunities it opens up for consumers.

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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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Barclaycard joins BT’s partnership network to support small businesses

Barclaycard Payments has announced its partnership with BT to support microbusinesses in the UK.

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Bibby Financial Services selects NatWest’s Marion King as non-executive director

SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed former director of payments at NatWest Marion King as board member and non-executive director.