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The expanded partnership between Klarna and Stripe represents a strategic inflection point in the evolution of global payments. As Klarna gears up for its much-anticipated U.S. IPO—targeting a valuation of nearly $20 billion—this collaboration gives the company unparalleled access to millions of Stripe-powered merchants across 26 countries. This mo...
15 January 2025 /payments /startups
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
On the 13 of January 2025 the UK government has launched an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, presenting a detailed roadmap to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Championed by Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, the plan addresses the critical need for economic transformatio...
14 January 2025 /ai /regulation
A silent revolution is brewing across the Commonwealth. It isn't coming from Wall Street or London’s financial district—it’s rising from Nairobi’s street vendors, Lagos’ bustling tech hubs, and the remote islands of The Bahamas. These nations are rewriting the rulebook on finance, not by tweaking old systems but by daring to build new ones from th...
13 January 2025 /inclusion /predictions
Luke Voiles CEO at Pipe
With 2025 approaching, the landscape for SMBs is undergoing transformative changes driven by advances in technology, shifts in consumer expectations, and evolving regulatory frameworks. It is a priority for a company to keep a pulse on the industry trends that impact those it serves. How will AI agents transform financial services? What does a shi...
10 January 2025 /inclusion /predictions
Achieving a balance between organizational health and individual performance is critical for long-term success. Two key tools that help organizations achieve this are the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and performance reviews. While these tools serve distinct purposes, their interaction offers powerful insights that can drive engagement, produ...
10 January 2025 /people /sustainable
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) has rapidly become a cornerstone of the embedded finance ecosystem. By 2030, the global BaaS market is projected to reach over $25 billion, driven by increasing demand for seamless integration of financial services into non-banking platforms. From payments to lending, BaaS enables brands to offer banking solutions direc...
08 January 2025 /regulation /retail
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
For a fintech start-up or scale-up, valuation is crucial. It plays a significant role in major financial events such as sales, mergers, funding rounds, or employee stock option plans. Essentially, valuation determines the price assigned to a business at a specific point in time. For instance, during a funding round, it dictates how many shares an
23 December 2024 /startups /predictions
Fraud is evolving at an alarming pace, leaving UK consumers vulnerable in a digitally interconnected world. The Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR) latest report, Unmasking How Fraudsters Target UK Consumers in the Digital Age, shines a spotlight on the tactics fraudsters employ, their impact on consumer confidence, and the measures being implemente...
19 December 2024 /payments /crime
The FCA has been at the forefront of implementing the Consumer Duty, a significant shift in regulatory focus aimed at ensuring better outcomes for consumers across the financial services sector. With the framework now fully in force for open and closed products, the FCA has released a series of key publications to guide firms in their journey of e...
16 December 2024 /regulation /inclusion
Ivan Aleksandrov CSO | Fintech Licensing, Core banking & BaaS at Advapay
Success with a fintech startup requires more than the usual business savvy and basic organisation. It takes strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to reach profit and sustainable growth. Advapay’s expertise in the fintech sector allows us to share these meaningful recommendations with you. The roadmap and the business structure you cho...
10 December 2024 /payments /startups
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