SME

News/regulation

FCA launches open finance accelerator

The UK's financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced details of its strategy and roadmap for promoting open finance.

13 October 2025

Research/SMEImpact Study

AI’s promise-delivery gap: Bridging the chasm with process orchestration

08 October 2025 207 downloads

Long read/SME

Hamish Monk Senior Reporter at Finextra

AI-powered banking agents: How FIs can support Europe’s micro-business long tail

07 October 2025

News/markets

Teylor secures €150m from Fasanara Capital to accelerate pan-European SME financing expansion

The strategic partnership with the London-based asset manager will support the expansion of Teylor’s factoring business in seven European countries and establish a pan-European financing vehicle.

03 October 2025

Long read/SME

Hamish Monk Senior Reporter at Finextra

Unified lending platforms: An answer to the SME service gap?

24 September 2025

Finextra TV/security

Securing the Future: The Role of Collaboration in Protecting the Digital World

Stepping away from Mastercard's RiskX event, Johan Gerber, Global Head of Security Solutions at Mastercard joined the FinextraTV studio to discuss the importance of securing the digital ecosystem. Gerber discusses the complex balance between innovation and risk mitigation, and the importance of protecting the small businesses that play an outsized role in the global economy.

17 September 2025

News/crime

Blueacorn co-founder pleads guilty to PPP fraud scheme

Since the CARES Act was enacted in March 2020, 200 defendants in more than 130 criminal cases have been prosecuted and over $78 million in cash proceeds derived from fraudulently obtained PPP funds have been seized, in addition to several real estate properties and luxury items purchased with the proceeds.

18 August 2025

Research/SMEImpact Study

How can businesses bridge the gaps in their cashflow?

11 July 2025 137 downloads

News/retail

UK fintech Tide eyes unicorn status

Tide, the UK-based business banking fintech, is reportedly in talks about a funding deal that would make it the UK's next unicorn.

02 June 2025

News/payments

EBAday 2025: Digital euro emerging as a transformative force

At EBAday 2025, two expert panels explored how the digital euro and real-time data can transform finance and beyond — shaping future digital money, guiding PSPs, and helping corporates and SMEs enhance liquidity through automation.

28 May 2025

News/markets

IFGS 2025: How can the UK become a world leader in fintech?

In two expert panels at IFGS 2025, speakers considered how geopolitical tensions are impacting the global fintech industry, and strategised how the UK can lead the space.

02 May 2025

News/inclusion

Mongolian fintech LendMN raises $20 million to drive financial inclusion

Mongolian fintech LendMN has raised USD $20 million towards financial inclusion for MSMEs in Mongolia.

25 April 2025

News/payments

The 150 leading organisations confirmed to attend NextGen Nordics 2025

The Nordic region has long stood at the forefront of digital payments, open banking, and financial technology. This legacy of innovation continues at full pace with the return of NextGen Nordics, a premier event gathering the most influential players in the financial services ecosystem. Set against the dynamic backdrop of the Nordic fintech scene, the 2025 edition of NextGen Nordics on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden promises to be the most impactful yet.

23 April 2025

News/markets

Chetwood Bank: Offering stability in a volatile market

Finextra spoke to CEO of Chetwood Bank, Paul Noble, about the organisation’s new developments, and how market volatility is impacting savings and mortgage products. Noble has a background in private equity and asset management, previously working in big banks, including a role in the acquisition of Tandem Bank.

21 March 2025