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Scotland launches free investment platform to connect startups with global capital

Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Scottish Ecosystem Platform, the first comprehensive, open access platform to provide detailed information on startups, scale-ups and established private companies.

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Communify adds AI-powered Stories apps to scale personalisation

Communify, the leading provider of Financial AI, Digital and Data solutions for the financial industry, today announced the expansion of its flagship MIND AI Stories offering to include robust client-level data.

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Carta buys AI-powered data automation platform Accelex

Carta, the software platform purpose-built for private capital, today announced it has acquired Accelex, the AI-powered data automation platform focused on alternative investments for institutional limited partners (LPs).

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NCino unveils mortgage-focused AI innovations

NCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, today announced a new wave of mortgage-focused AI innovations designed to accelerate loan origination, reduce underwriting touches and deliver more responsive borrower journeys.

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Synchrony buys Versatile Credit

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce, acquired Versatile Credit, a consumer-financing software provider connecting merchants, lenders, and consumers through point-of-sale solutions. Versatile's multi-source financing platform empowers its partners by delivering increased access to credit in a seamless manner.

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DailyPay appoints Nelson Chai CEO

DailyPay, the leading worktech platform providing on-demand pay and financial wellness solutions, announced that Nelson Chai has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

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ClarityPay appoints AmEx vet Mrutyunjaya Panda COO

ClarityPay, a provider of tailored point-of-sale credit solutions, today announced the appointment of Mrutyunjaya "MJ" Panda as Chief Operating Officer. Panda, a veteran of Goldman Sachs and American Express, brings deep expertise in risk management, analytics, and product innovation.

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Cambodia's Chief Bank revamps mobile service with SmartVista

Chief Bank, a fast-growing Cambodian bank serving micro, SME and large enterprises, has partnered with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, to revamp its mobile channel on the modern SmartVista digital platform.

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Sella sets up VC investments unit

Sella strengthens its role in the innovation ecosystem with the creation of “Sella Direct Ventures”, the new area that coordinates all the Group’s proprietary venture activities and operates with a dual strategy combining direct investments in startups and specialized venture capital funds.

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21X to bring blockchain-enabled exchange to American market

21X, a leader in regulated on-chain trading and settlement, today announced its expansion into the United States with the establishment of a new operation incorporated in Delaware and a primary office in New York. The move marks a monumental next step in the company’s global growth strategy and paves the way for the launch of the 21X U.S. exchange, a fully regulated blockchain-based trading venue for digital financial instruments.

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Worldline and YeePay target cross-border payments in Chain's travel sector

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with YeePay, a leading Chinese third-party payment provider specialising in the airline and travel sector.

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21Shares, and Stratiphy partner to give UK investors to access digital assets

Global-leading exchange traded product issuer 21Shares and new personalised wealth management platform, Stratiphy have partnered to unlock regulated access to cryptocurrencies and digital assets for UK investors once the FCA changes have been introduced to UK investors.

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