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Industry Leaders Gather in at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum - Barcelona on 7 May 2026 to Address PSD3, AI-Driven Fraud Prevention, and Digital Payments Innovation

SumUp, the global financial technology company serving more than 4 million merchants worldwide, today launched SumUp Loyalty — a digital rewards programme that turns everyday card payments into automatic loyalty points and stamps for consumers. Available across the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain and Italy, the programme requires no new hardware and works with merchants' existing SumUp infrastructure.

CaixaBank's UK branch has grown significantly in recent years and expects to reach 54 employees by 2027, representing a 60% increase in its workforce over the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan period. This growth reaffirms CaixaBank’s commitment to strengthening operations in key markets. It currently has a workforce of 43 people, 10 more than at the beginning of 2025.

Recognise Bank has appointed creative studio EveryFriday to lead a full rebrand of the specialist SME bank following a competitive pitch.

PenFed Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, has partnered with InvestiFi, a leading provider of digital investment solutions for financial institutions. This partnership brings embedded investing capabilities to nearly 2.8 million members directly through PenFed’s mobile and online banking platforms.

Aviation businesses are continue investing in growth despite high capital costs, with specialist finance playing a vital role in facilitating expansion across the sector.

The Bir ecosystem announced today that Birbank, whose mobile banking application is ranked No.1 by Google Play in Azerbaijan, has rolled out a new in-app video call service with sign language support to ensure accessibility for customers with hearing and speech impairments.

Finom, a European financial platform serving more than 200,000 small businesses and freelancers, has partnered with Porters, an agentic AI infrastructure provider, to automate compliance-heavy back-office operations using artificial intelligence. The system has reviewed and processed more than 7,000 case documents since going live.

Twenty7tec has appointed Nick Wakeham as Head of Data Sales, strengthening its focus on delivering enhanced market intelligence and data-driven solutions to lenders and providers.

One Mortgage System (OMS) has partnered with The Earl Shilton Building Society to deliver its full Originations platform, supporting the Society’s ambitions to transform its digital infrastructure.

TransBnk today announced the appointment of Rahul Arora as Global Head – Treasury and Liquidity […]

Redwood Bank, in partnership with Bespoq Finance, provided a comprehensive refinancing package for a landlord with a mixed portfolio comprising residential and commercial units. The transaction involved complex ownership structures, SPV transfers, a lease extension and management of related-party tenancies, all within a four-month timeframe.

This is the domain of the French office of this European leader in digital banking. Xavier Delaroue has been appointed as its new General Manager – an expert with more than 20 years of experience in banking loyalty, progressing through various technical, project, and commercial roles.

GCC Exchange, a leading name in remittance and foreign exchange services across the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, one of the MENAP region’s neobanks of the future and SME-lending fintech, backed by Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Investment Office. This collaboration is designed to enable UAE-based workers with real-time access to their earned wages, alongside efficient and reliable cross-border remittance services.