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Compliance Leadership Becomes a Growth Priority as UK Payment Firms Respond to Record Enforcement Pressure

The Financial Conduct Authority imposed more than £124 million in fines during 2025,

Remembering Barb MacLean

It has been announced that Barb MacLean, a true leader, Winnipeg native, Huskies fan, great […]

Moneythor Launches AI Suite to Deliver Deep Banking

Moneythor, the world-leading personalisation platform for banks, today announced the launch of its AI Suite

Thunes Research Reveals Top Growth Drivers in Consumer Cross-Border Payments

Thunes highlights how evolving consumer demands are reshaping the future of cross-border payments.

Once-in-a-Generation Advice Changes to Help Millions Navigate Their Financial Lives

Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced today by the FCA

Shield Appoints Michal Milgalter as VP of Marketing, Further Strengthening Its Executive Team to Drive Significant Business Growth

Shield, a leading digital communications governance and archiving solution (DCGA) for the financial sector, announced the appointment of Michal Milgalter as VP of Marketing. Milgalter joins Shield during a period of rapid growth, joining a seasoned leadership team that is driving core areas of the business as the company continues expanding into new markets and product domains. Milgalter will lead initiatives to strengthen brand presence in global markets, open new territories, and deepen the company's position as a driving force in the DCGA domain.

Figment Expands into Middle East With Key Hire, Amid Strategic Partnership and Rising Institutional Demand

Figment, the leading independent provider of institutional staking infrastructure, is deepening its presence in the Middle East as digital asset adoption accelerates across the region.

NorthEdge Invests in Oak Engage to Accelerate Growth

Leading regional private equity firm, NorthEdge, has announced its investment in employee engagement software platform Oak Engage.

Maven Exits Employee Engagement Platform After Transformative Growth

Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s most active private equity firms, has successfully exited its investment in Oak Engage Limited (“Oak”), a developer and provider of an employee engagement and intranet SaaS platform. The sale to UK private equity firm NorthEdge has generated a strong return for investors.

Procentia Partners With Royal London to Provide a Bulk Purchase Annuity Administration Solution

Royal London Group is the largest mutual life, pensions and investment company in the UK* with assets under management of £173 billion and 8.7 million policies in force. It has selected Procentia’s pensions administration and management system, IntelliPen, to support BPA service delivery following a buy-in.

Länsförsäkringar Bank Announces Agreement to Acquire SAVR in Landmark Fintech Deal

Länsförsäkringar Bank (LF Bank), one of Sweden’s largest and most established financial institutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Incore Invest's portfolio company SAVR, a Stockholm-based savings platform serving over 100,000 digitally native investors.

Cato Networks Raises $359 Million at a Valuation of More Than $4.8 Billion

Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced its Series G funding round, raising $359 million led by new investors including Vitruvian Partners and ION Crossover Partners as well as existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Acrew Capital, and Adams Street Partners. The investment brings Cato’s valuation to more than $4.8 billion and total funding to more than $1 billion, a significant milestone in the company’s mission to redefine enterprise security for the digital and AI era.

Bank of London Bolsters Executive Leadership with New Chief Financial Officer, Tony Bullman and Chief Transformation Officer, Tom Howie

Bank of London is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced and respected industry leaders to its executive team: Tony Bullman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Tom Howie as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO).

JCB Has Launched Contactless Subway Payment Services in Shanghai and Beijing, Marking the First Such Service in Mainland China

JCB Co., Ltd., a major global payment brand and the only international payment brand based in Japan, is pleased to announce that JCB cardholders can now use their contactless cards to ride the subway systems in both Shanghai and Beijing without purchasing tickets in advance.

MPS Partners With Salt Edge to Launch PSD2-Compliant Open Banking APIs for Retail and Corporate Accounts

Belgium’s regulated payment institution, Mobile Payment Solutions (MPS), has partnered with open banking leader Salt Edge to launch its PSD2-compliant APIs. Initially available in the Netherlands and France for both retail and corporate accounts, these APIs will be accessible to all licensed third-party providers (TPPs) throughout the European Economic Area.

Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as Next President

The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. He becomes the fourth President to lead the Bank since its establishment in 1993.

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