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M&T Bank and Mass Fintech Hub: Competition and collaboration now a synonymous positive

As the industry has evolved rapidly, it has created a unique blend of challenges for both traditional banks and fintech firms that make a symbiotic relationship between the two more critically important. Looking at the history of this evolution and towards the future, there is a growing realisation that a fierce rivalry is long gone and, in its place, partnership and friendly competition.

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Meet the minds shaping the future of payments at NextGen Nordics

The rapidly evolving world of payments is being shaped by some of the brightest minds across industries, and this year’s NextGen Nordics event on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden is set to be a pivotal moment in exploring how the sector is advancing. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to engage with leading figures driving innovation, digital transformation, and the future of financial services in the Nordic region.

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Fuse raises $6.6m to power cross-border payments in Mena

Truelayer and BVNK veterans have raised $6.6 million for their startup building the infrastructure to power real-time cross-border payments in the Middle East and North Africa.

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African neobank Djamo raises $17 million

Djamo, a neobanking startup serving the underbanked market in Francophone West Africa, has raised $17 million.

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Wearable UK tipping app launches

UK startup thankyü has unveiled an app that lets customers tip hospitality staffers with a tap of their phone against a wearable tipping band.

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Frank founder Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan

Charlie Javice, founder of student financial aid assistance company Frank, has been found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in its $175 million acquisition.

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EBAday 2025 agenda released

EBAday will come to Paris on 27-28 May at the Les Salles du Carrousel.

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WealthTech Firenze scores £2.5 million Seed round

Firenze, a Manchester-based fintech unlocking Lombard lending for mass affluent investors, has closed a £2.5M Seed funding round led by Outward VC, the backers of Curve, PrimaryBid and Vauban.

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Charm launches AI platform to help banks combat scams

Charm, an AI-powered security platform that protects organisations and their customers from scams, social engineering, and human-centric fraud, has emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding.

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Incore Invest raises €25 million to fund high growth fintechs

Incore Invest has raised €25M for a new fund designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential SaaS, embedded finance and fintech companies across Europe.

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Burbank raises £5m for online tap and PIN payments

Welsh startup Burbank has raised £5 million to bring offline tap and pin payments to the e-commerce realm.

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Embedded payments startup enza raises $6.75 million

Enza, a Dubai-based embedded payment startup founded by former executives at Network International, has secured a $6.75 million seed equity round, co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital.