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Evolution of private credit markets and stablecoins warrants closer attention says FSB chair

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a letter from its Chair, Andrew Bailey, to G20 Leaders ahead of their Summit in Johannesburg on 22-23 November.

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LSEG puts historical tick data on Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Vertex AI platform

LSEG today announced that customers will be able to access its cloud-based historical tick data via Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Vertex AI platform.

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Capital on Tap secures £500 million funding package

Capital on Tap, the all-in-one business credit card and spend management platform, announced the successful closing of “London Cards 3,” its third asset-backed securitisation (ABS)—a £500 million funding package backed by its business credit card receivables.

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Klarna now available on Apple Pay in Denmark, Spain, and Sweden with France to follow

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, announced today that its flexible payment products are now available when checking out on Apple Pay in Denmark, Spain, Sweden.

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Chargeflow raises $35 million

Today, we’re thrilled to share a major milestone: Chargeflow has raised a $35M Series A, led by Viola Growth, with participation from OpenView Venture Partners, Journey Ventures, and world-class angels, including David Avgi, former CEO of SafeCharge.

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G-Knot unveils finger vein crypto wallet

G-Knot, a pioneering biometrics technology company, today announced the launch of its limited presale for the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet – the first commercially available hardware wallet secured by finger vein biometrics.

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Swiat receives BaFin permission to operate securities registers

SWIAT GmbH (“SWIAT”), a German fintech company specialising in the development of blockchain software and a tokenisation platform for an open, decentralised financial market infrastructure, has received permission from BaFin to maintain and operate crypto-securities registers.

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BR-DGE signs THG Ingenuity

BR-DGE, the independent payment orchestration provider, has partnered with THG Ingenuity, the leading global e-commerce group, to deliver BR-DGE Vault, a PCI-compliant hybrid tokenisation solution.

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Brighter Super installs Napier AI compliance tech

Napier AI, the London-based financial crime compliance technology provider, today announced that Brighter Super, one of Queensland’s largest superannuation funds, has upgraded its compliance infrastructure with the Napier AI Continuum platform to enhance scalability, regulatory readiness, and operational efficiency.

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OneDome acquires Mortgage Intelligence

OneDome, the UK’s fast-growing housing and fintech business, today announces the acquisition of Mortgage Intelligence Limited, Life and Easy Limited, and Mortgage Next Network Limited from Connells Group.

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ZKB in Switzerland completes ISO 20022 migration using Smartstream for reconciliations

Smartstream, the trusted data solutions provider for leading global financial institutions and enterprises, today announces, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the largest cantonal bank in Switzerland, has successfully completed its ISO 20022 migration project for reporting messages, now live with Corona MX - part of the Smart Reconciliations solutions suite.

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Santander's Getnet to expand the acceptance of UnionPay cards in Spain and Portugal

Getnet, a leading payment solutions provider in Latin America and Iberia belonging to the Santander Group, and UnionPay International (UPI), have signed a strategic agreement to expand the acceptance of UnionPay cards in Spain and Portugal.

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