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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,

Tuum and Fiinu Reactivate Core Banking Agreement to Power White-Label Expansion

Tuum announces the renewal of its core banking software services agreement with Fiinu

Firenze Closes £2.5m Seed Funding Round Led by Outward VC, the Backers of Curve, PrimaryBid and Vauban

Firenze, the fintech innovator redefining Lombard lending, has successfully closed a £2.5 million Seed funding round.

Temenos Continues to Top ESG Ratings from Dow Jones, S&P Global, Sustainalytics, and CDP

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in mission-critical solutions for financial institutions, today announced that it has been recognized once again as a global sustainability leader by the top ESG ratings agencies.

InDebted Launches in the UAE to Provide Modern Debt Resolution Experiences Through AI

InDebted has expanded into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marking InDebted’s seventh operating market,

Archax integrates ESG crypto data from Crypto Risk Metrics

Crypto Risk Metrics has secured Archax, the first registered crypto company in the UK, for their ESG data offering for cryptocurrencies. Archax will use this data to stay compliant with MiCAR regulation for their Spanish entity, the recently acquired Spanish broker King & Shaxson Capital Markets, Sociedad de Valores, S.A. (KSCM, now becoming Archax Markets Europe). Additinally, Archax will integrate the ESG data into its crypto asset due diligence reports to further enhance their Financial Promotions offering.

Ares Management Joins Allfunds Private Partners Programme to Expand Distribution of Wealth Channel Products

Allfunds (AMS:ALLFG), the leading B2B WealthTech platform for the funds industry, is pleased to announce that Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, has joined the Allfunds Private Partners (APP) programme. This collaboration reinforces the growing demand for private markets, one of the fastest-expanding asset classes in private banking, and highlights Allfunds’ role in accelerating global distribution for top-tier investment solutions.

Bain Capital to Acquire Namirial

Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Namirial, leading provider of Digital Transaction Management software solutions, from Italian private equity firm Ambienta. Namirial – headquartered in Senigallia, Italy – is renowned and trusted by customers for its comprehensive suite of digital solutions that include e-signature workflows, onboarding and digital identity orchestration, digital trust technologies, and qualified electronic archiving for Enterprises, SMEs and Professionals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand and Google Cloud Collaborate on AI-Driven Innovations to Enhance the Operations of Thailand’s Capital Markets

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy “ATLAS” (Automated Thai Listed Company AI-Info System), a generative AI-powered search solution with sophisticated information processing and retrieval capabilities. ATLAS is designed to boost the operational effectiveness of SET’s workforce and network of listed companies. Its implementation represents a key milestone in SET’s ongoing AI integration strategy and roadmap.

Offa appoints new Managing Director of Bridging & Development Finance

Offa, the UK's leading Islamic property finance fintech, has appointed Naseer Ahmed as Managing Director of Bridging & Development Finance after a series of recent new hires, as part of the company’s rapid growth strategy.

WisdomTree Reduces Physical Bitcoin ETP fee to 0.15%

WisdomTree, a global financial innovator, has today announced it has waived 10bps of fees for the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCW), effective from 26 March to and including 31 December 2025. During this period, the MER will be 0.15% per annum, representing the lowest fee level amongst bitcoin ETPs in Europe. Barring any further announcement the waiver will expire on 31 December 2025.

Paid Raises €10M Pre-Seed from EQT Ventures and Sequoia Capital to Transform AI Agent Economy

Paid, a business platform for AI agents, today announced a €10 million pre-seed funding round led by EQT Ventures and Sequoia Capital. Paid’s mission is to grow the AI Agent economy, building the business engine that helps AI agent companies accelerate growth and profitability. The platform provides margin intelligence combined with flexible, outcome-based pricing models that align profitability with the value delivered.

PEXA appoints Miguel Sard as Non-Executive Director as momentum gathers in UK market

PEXA Group Limited (PEXA), the world-leading digital property exchange and data insights platform, today announces the appointment of Miguel Sard as UK Non-Executive Director to bolster the company’s strategic growth in the region. He takes up the role with immediate effect.

Travelex launches Travelex Plus customer loyalty scheme

Leading Foreign Exchange brand Travelex has launched Travelex Plus – a new loyalty scheme that offers its customers a lifetime of exclusive deals, discounted exchange rates, currency rate sales and price freezes.

NOSIBLE Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed, Welcomes Industry Veteran Axel Hörger

NOSIBLE, an upcoming AI startup, today announces it has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Atlantica Ventures, alongside additional strategic investments from existing customers. The funding will support NOSIBLE in launching its growth marketing efforts, scaling its sales operations, and accelerating its go-to-market strategy.

Incredible Partners with Monevo

Incredible, a leader in simplifying credit card repayments, announces a strategic partnership with Monevo, a credit eligibility platform. This collaboration aims to empower consumers to manage credit card payments more effectively, regardless of their credit scores.

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