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Broadridge to acquire Acolin

Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its agreement to acquire Acolin, a leading European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services.

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Propel Finance secures £1.5 billion in funding

Propel Finance has secured a £1.5 billion funding round to expand its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.

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Australian crypto exchange Coinstash raises A$4.7 million

Coinstash has raised AU$4.7 million in its latest funding round, marking a key step toward scaling operations in Australia’s digital finance sector.

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ECB outlines plans for integrated regulatory reporting across Europe

European and national authorities have joined forces with banks to integrate reporting requirements across Europe.

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HitPay deploys Flagright security and compliance tech

Flagright has partnered with HitPay to improve payment security and compliance in Southeast Asia.

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Westpac introduces Confirmation of Payee

Westpac has today announced the introduction of Confirmation of Payee, a new security feature designed to help customers spot a scam and reduce mistaken payments.

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The Bank of England crowdsources ieas for new banknote design

The Bank of England is asking the public to give their views on what theme they would like to see represented in the design of the next series of banknotes.

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Allfunds appoints Daniel Jesus Alonso as new head of US

Allfunds (AMS: ALLFG), the leading WealthTech platform with over €1.5 trillion in assets under administration, today announces that Daniel Jesus Alonso will be joining Allfunds as its new Head of US.

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Katanox secures FCA authorisation to offer payment services in the UK

Katanox, travel’s growth engine, providing financial infrastructure for hospitality distribution, has been granted a PSD2 license by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide payment services in the United Kingdom (UK).

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Infront to licence fixed income market data from Nordea

Infront AS (“Infront”), a premier European WealthTech leader, has entered into an agreement to license and distribute Nordea’s industry-leading Nordic fixed income market data.

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OpenPayd forms collaboration pact with Ripple

OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, bringing together two infrastructure leaders with deep expertise across blockchain and traditional finance to deliver compliant, efficient and scalable payment solutions for enterprise clients.

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Mawarid Finance and AFS establish UAE fintech hub

Mawarid Finance and AFS have launched a new fintech enablement hub in the UAE. The Mawarid AFS fintech hub is designed to empower startups and foster digital innovation in financial services.