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Network International and Biz2X form embedded financing agreement

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, and Biz2X, a global technology and financing fintech in the U.S., India and Australia with over $10 billion USD funded through its digital lending platform, today announced a new SME financing partnership.

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WealthBlock addds new functionality for investor onboarding, marketing and reporting

WealthBlock, the platform that streamlines capital raising, investment marketing and investor management for global asset managers, today announced upgrades to its flagship offering.

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Men more likely to fall victim to a romance scam, while women lose more money

Barclays is issuing a warning to those looking for love this summer, as Barclays Scams Bulletin data reveals romance scams are on the rise, with the amount claimed in May/June up 139 per cent compared to March/April 2024.

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Polish payment service Blik arrives in Slovakia

BLIK SK, formerly VIAMO, has expanded its cooperation with one of the largest banks in Slovakia – Tatra banka. Soon, users of the Tatra Banka VIAMO mobile app will be able to make purchases online even faster, more conveniently, and securely thanks to the new service.

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ING appoints Daniele Tonella as CTO

ING today announced the appointment of Daniele Tonella as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the Management Board Banking, effective 5 August 2024.

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InvestorHub secures $4 million in an extension funding round

Direct-to-investor marketing platform, InvestorHub has secured $4 million in an extension funding round led by EVP, with follow-on investment from Archangel Ventures and Flying Fox Ventures, that will see its Series A round close with funding of up to $9 million.

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Deutsche Bank Singapore goes live with Proxymity’s Vote Connect Global

Proxymity, the leading digital investor communications platform, announces a significant milestone as Deutsche Bank Singapore goes live with Proxymity’s Vote Connect Global (VCG) product.

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Lynx to scale AI fraud detection business with NTT Data

NTT DATA, a global leader in business and technology services, today announced its strategic partnership with Lynx Tech, a revolutionary fintech company specialising in AI-driven fraud detection.

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One Trading secures regulatory approval for European crypto derivatives trading

One Trading, a leading European crypto-asset exchange, has been granted an Organised Trading Facility (OTF) License by the Dutch financial market regulator.

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HPS Investment Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank invest in WealthTech S64

S64, the global alternatives fintech and solutions partner to the wealth management industry, today announced the successful close of its Series A funding round which includes investments from HPS Investment Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, two prominent institutional investors.

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Qashier unveils fraud soundbox for QR payments

Fintech startup Qashier today unveiled its QashierPay Soundbox in Malaysia, a revolutionary QR payment terminal designed to elevate the safety and security of digital payments and support businesses as they digitise.

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Marex expands in Asia with support from Contineo

Marex’s recent partnership with Contineo, a leading provider of technology solutions, marks a significant step in its efforts to enhance connectivity and service in the Asian markets.