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Former Bendigo and Adelaide Bank CEO Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board

FinTech Australia today announced the appointment of prominent banking leader Marnie Baker to its board as a Non-Executive Director, adding notable leadership and policy expertise to the peak body’s strategic direction.

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Consumer credit platform Spinwheel raises $30 million

Powering the future of the consumer credit ecosystem, Spinwheel is rewiring how consumer credit data is accessed, activated, and embedded into financial workflows. Today, the company announced the close of its $30 million Series A funding round, led by F-Prime with participation from QED Investors, Foundation Capital, and Fika Ventures.

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Velda raises $18 million bring DeFi to consumer and institutional audiences

Veda, the leading DeFi vault platform enabling crypto applications, asset issuers, and protocols to build enterprise-grade cross chain yield products, today announced it raised $18M in funding.

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Tandem names Neil Chandler as new CEO

Tandem Bank has today announced that Neil Chandler has been named CEO, subject to regulatory approvals.

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BBVA Kripto chooses Wyden for digital asset trading infrastructure

Wyden, the leading provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure for regulated institutions, and Garanti BBVA Kripto, a subsidiary of Garanti BBVA, one of Turkey’s largest banks, have announced a strategic partnership to support the growth of Garanti BBVA Kripto’s digital asset trading offering to its retail and corporate customer base.

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GFO-X selects ION for market access, clearing, and margin processing

ION announces that it has partnered with GFO-X, the UK’s first regulated, centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital assets.

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Finastra strengthens leadership team

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced key additions to its executive team.

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CI&T delivers prototype app for Project Nemo

CI&T, an AI and tech acceleration partner, has today announced Nemo, Art of the Possible — a groundbreaking prototype of a financial app created in collaboration with Project Nemo, the not-for-profit grassroots initiative driving to improve disability inclusion in the fintech and financial services industries.

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JPMorgan unveils fixed income investments for retail sector

J.P. Morgan revealed a wave of new features including a cutting-edge fixed income experience on the J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform.

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SA fintechs Float and Adumo team on in-store installment payments

Float, Africa's first card-linked instalment platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Adumo, a leading provider of payment solutions in South Africa.

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Coinbase secures MiCA license in Luxembourg

Coinbase has officially secured a MiCA license in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in aligning with the EU’s evolving crypto regulatory framework.

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DLocal scores UAE, Turkey and Philippines licenses

DLocal, the leader cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, proudly announces the obtaining of three pivotal licenses and authorizations.