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PayPal partners Verifone for in-person payments push

PayPal is bidding to boost its in-person payments presence through a global partnership with Verifone.

26 February 2025

Treasury management fintech Embat buys Necto

Madrid-based treasury management startup Embat has acquired Necto, a US bank API connectivity specialist. Financial terms were not disclosed.

25 February 2025

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Revolutionising payments: How NextGen Nordics will lead the charge in 2025

Get ready to ignite the future of payments with leaders from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Explore how the Nordics have emerged as global pioneers in payment technology at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, the perfect opportunity to witness transformation of their own financial landscapes but also be part of the conversation that sets a model for the rest of the world.

25 February 2025

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Zopa moves to bigger London office

UK-based digital bank Zopa has doubled its physical footprint in London following its move to a new office.

25 February 2025

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Taurus launches private token standard for banks

Swiss blockchain startup Taurus has released what it describes as an open-source token standard for debt and equity transactions in a move designed to boost the digital assets market.

25 February 2025

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HSBC invests €36m in London fintech ClearScore

ClearScore, a London-based startup providing credit scoring services, has secured €36.1m in debt financing from its principal backer HSBC.

25 February 2025

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Bank of Ireland to cut jobs in efficiency drive

Bank of Ireland is set to reduce its headcount as part of a digitally-fuelled efficiency drive, according to its chief executive.

25 February 2025

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Asia to dominate global fintech market – report

Asia could account for almost half of global fintech transactions by the end of the year as it continues to outpace other regions, according to recently published research.

25 February 2025

/wealth

Monument Bank partners with Firenze for Lombard lending access

Monument Bank has partnered with Firenze, a fintech offering Lombard lending to wealth managers.

25 February 2025

/retail

Frank founder's trial begins over JPMorgan deal

The criminal trial against Charlie Javice for allegedly defrauding JP Morgan Chase into buying her fintech Frank, has begun.

25 February 2025

/crypto

SEC drops Robinhood Crypto investigation

Robinhood says the Securities and Exchange Commission is ditching its investigation into the trading app's crypto arm.

25 February 2025

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UK court approves $200m Mastercard settlement

Mastercard's £200 million settlement of a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of British consumers has been given the greenlight by the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

24 February 2025