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IFGS 2025: Is it time for wealthtech to take the stage?

At IFGS 2025, the panel discussion ‘The great wealth transfer: wealthtech’s time to shine’ focused on the evolving nature of wealth management, and how digitalisation, personalisation, and creative partnerships are key to scale up wealthtechs.

02 May 2025

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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

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UK mortgage fintech Sprive raises £5.5m

UK mortgage overpayment app Sprive has raised £5.5 million in a funding round led by Ascension.

29 April 2025

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Stablecoin payment system Next Generation secures $5 million in Seed funding

French fintech Next Generation has secured $5 million in Seed funding to drive the launch of its B2B payment ecosystem and pursue M&A opportunities.

28 April 2025

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Flex accelerates consumer expansion through Maza acquisition

Flex, a fintech that helps business owners automate their back offices, has acquired Maza a fintech app aimed at Spanish-speakers in a $40 million deal.

25 April 2025

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SFLive hackathon winners AfriGIS to launch Resolve Water climate risk solution

AfriGIS, winners of the 2024 Sustainable Finance Live hackathon have developed Resolve Water: a climate and water intelligence for businesses.

25 April 2025

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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

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Octopus Ventures to absorb Fintech Growth Fund

Octopus Ventures is reportedly preparing to take over the Fintech Growth Fund, a new funding vehicle for providing growth-stage capital to UK fintechs.

23 April 2025

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GreenFi launches climate-friendly consumer financial brand

The former head of fintech at Tesla has secured $17 million in investment for his rebranded climate-friendly consumer banking and investing outfit.

23 April 2025

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Mastercard joins $12 million Series A in Australian fintech WeMoney

Mastercard has joined a $12 million Seires A funding round in Australian financial comparison site WeMoney.

23 April 2025

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Friday Harbor raises $6m for AI-powered mortgage origination

Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has closed a $6 million seed round.

15 April 2025

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Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics

As real-time payments gain momentum, financial institutions are faced with attempting to deliver seamless digital payment experiences while also mitigating against sophisticated fraudsters. This year’s NextGen Nordics event at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will spotlight how the industry is redefining fraud prevention in the era of instant payments.

11 April 2025

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