American Stories

Yavrio expands US banking connections to boost efficiency

Fintech firm Yavrio has expanded its services by integrating corporate banking with five major US banks, enhancing transaction efficiency and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Fintech

High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Digital Transformation

Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Feb 2025

Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Real-time payments: Revolutionizing APAC's financial landscape

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a payment revolution, with realtime transactions surging to 185.8 billion in 2023, reshaping financial interactions.

By Kanishk Upadhyay • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Fintech

Fintech leaders predict 2025's impact on the industry

Fintech executives foresee 2025 shaped by evolving fraud tactics, AI, open banking regulation, and changing consumer demands in the mortgage market.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025

Fintech

Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025

Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Fintech

Aryza & GoCardless expand global payment solutions

Aryza Group has bolstered its collaboration with GoCardless to enhance global payment solutions, set to integrate advanced technologies by 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025

Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

DevOps

IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40

After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

By Valerie Wilcox • 7 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Fintech

Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration

Payit, powered by NatWest, has been integrated into the Salad Money platform, revolutionising how customers make loan repayments online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Fintech

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies

A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Fintech

NatWest selects five fintechs for growth programme support

NatWest has selected five UK fintech startups for its new Fintech Growth Programme, offering support and mentorship to advance their innovative payment solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Fintech

UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion

Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025