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HeavyFinance, a climate tech investment marketplace for the agricultural industry, has successfully raised €3 million during its seed funding round, led by VC firm Practica Capital.

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Embedded Finance as a Service: SAP Fioneer launches B2B embedded finance platform

March 22, 2023

SAP Fioneer, a leading global provider of financial services software solutions and platforms, has announced the launch of “Fioneer Embedded Finance as a Service” (EFaaS), the world’s first B2B embedded finance platform facilitating orchestration between SAP users and Financial Service Institutions (FSIs).

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Centi issues Swiss Franc stablecoin ought to beat credit card transaction fees by over 90%

March 21, 2023

Pioneering Swiss payment startup Centi announces the launch of its Swiss Franc pegged stablecoin, backed 1:1 by a Swiss bank, which will serve as the basis for Centi’s groundbreaking Global Payment Network.

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io.finnet and Kudelski Security Uncover Four Critical Vulnerabilities In Popular Digital Signature Protocols For MPC Wallets

March 21, 2023

io.finnet and Kudelski Security have discovered four vulnerabilities in the implementation of a popular Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS), a Multi-Party Computing (MPC) protocol commonly used by multiparty wallets and digital asset custody solutions to produce digital signatures.

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Isle of Man announces international cohort for FinTech Innovation Challenge

March 21, 2023

Today the Isle of Man Government has revealed the cohort of 16 successful businesses selected from 45 applicants from around the world, to introduce solutions that will help boost the Island's thriving tech sector and position the Isle of Man as a leading FinTech hub.

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FullCircl selected as a finalist for ‘RegTech Partner of the Year’ at 2023 British Bank Awards

March 21, 2023

FullCircl, the Customer Lifecycle Intelligence (CLI) platform that helps B2B companies in financially regulated industries do better business faster, is excited to announce its selection as a finalist for RegTech Partner of the Year in the 2023 British Bank Awards.

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Finastra partners with Aspire Systems to facilitate payments modernization and instant payments for financial institutions globally

March 21, 2023

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced its partnership with Aspire Systems, a global technology services firm, to enable financial institutions worldwide to transform their payments operations and accelerate their instant payments offerings.

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USDC developer Circle calls for Fed backing after surviving SVB collapse

March 21, 2023

Financial technology company Circle believes the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank shows the need for its USDC stablecoin to be backed by the U.S. Federal Reserve with its U.S. dollars held at the Fed.

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Sam Farrell Joins Torstone as Head of North America

March 16, 2023

orstone Technology, a leading SaaS platform for post-trade securities and derivatives processing, today announces that Sam Farrell has joined the firm as Head of North America. Based in Toronto, Sam will have oversight of all the US and Canadian operations for Torstone. Sam will continue to expand Torstone’s footprint in North America, further establishing the business as a key provider within the US and Canadian markets.

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Apex Group wins NewVest mandate with innovative approach

March 16, 2023

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces its appointment by NewVest’s inaugural Private Equity 50 Index Fund (“PE 50”).

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New Open Banking platform Archie waves a timely hello to Britain’s beleaguered businesses

March 16, 2023

Archie, a next generation payments and data platform, today launches with a promise to support the UK’s businesses, including underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), whilst educating consumers on the vast potential of Open Banking.

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BankiFi and Financielle Launch Playbook Helping Business Owners Get Time Back

March 15, 2023

Manchester-based fintechs, BankiFi and Financielle have announced the joint launch of a new playbook for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), giving business owners back their most valuable asset - time.

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70% of European banks and fintechs to increase investment in financial technology over the next 18 months despite the downturn

March 15, 2023

CCgroup, the multi-award winning fintech PR and marketing consultancy, today launched research findings from “How to influence fintech buyers”, based on a survey of major banks and fintechs across five European markets. The report reveals that, despite the fintech and wider economic downturn, 70% of European financial institutions expect to increase investment in financial technology over the next 18 months.

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Brite Payments Extends Payouts Coverage to New Markets in Central and Eastern Europe

March 15, 2023

Brite Payments, one of Sweden’s fastest growing fintechs and a leader in instant bank payments, has today announced expanded coverage across Central and Eastern Europe.

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PIMFA WealthTech Advisory Council grows to 20 firms with more expected to join in the coming months

March 14, 2023

PIMFA WealthTech, a digital marketplace and industry network created to drive innovation and enhance collaboration between WealthTechs and wealth management firms, is pleased to announce the number of firms comprising its Advisory Council has grown to 20 firms.

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APEXX Global raises $25m to expand its presence in North America and enhance its leading payment orchestration platform

March 13, 2023

APEXX Global (‘APEXX’), the leading global payments orchestration platform, has raised $25m from existing and new investors, closing its Series B round. The funds will be used to develop APEXX’s products and technology and to expand its presence in North America.

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