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Tandem Bank boosts intermediary team with new Southern Account Manager, as second charge market expands

Tandem Bank has appointed Lloyd Turner as Southern Account Manager, reinforcing the digital bank’s commitment to growing broker relationships and intermediary support across the south of England. Lloyd brings more than 15 years’ experience in financial services, including over a decade focused on specialist mortgages. His career – including roles at United Trust Bank and…

FinTech · JUL 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Bank of Maldives to Transform Core Banking with Finastra

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced that the Bank of Maldives (BML) has selected Finastra Essence to modernize its core banking operations and support its long-term digital transformation strategy. The agreement will enable the bank to accelerate product innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver seamless banking experiences across both conventional and Islamic banking services. By…

FinTech · JUL 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Mambu becomes a certified Swift Business Connect Enabler, announcing go-live for financial institutions globally

Mambu, the cloud banking platform powering the next generation of financial institutions, today announced it has become a certified Enabler of Swift’s Business Connect and Value-Added Services. The certification allows financial institutions to connect to Swift’s global financial messaging network through a fully managed, cloud-native model, without the need to operate dedicated infrastructure or rely on legacy…

FinTech · JUL 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Plumery integrates SEON’s fraud prevention into next-gen digital banking

Plumery, the digital banking development platform, today announced a partnership with SEON, the AI Command Center for Fraud Prevention and AML Compliance, integrating SEON’s device‑intelligence technology into the company’s platform for digital banks. The collaboration gives customers globally the ability to quickly identify and block fraudulent devices, reducing account‑takeover risk and strengthening security across digital…

FinTech · JUL 8, 2026 · 2 min read

SATISPAY MOVES TOWARDS BANKING: DEBIT CARDS ARRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASTERCARD

Satispay closes the first half of the year with an ARR of €120M (June 2026) and announces a significant turning point in its history: after the introduction of the IBAN, the Italian super app launches debit cards in partnership with Mastercard and takes a decisive step towards banking. A natural evolution for a platform that…

FinTech · JUL 8, 2026 · 5 min read

BanBif Strengthens its Digital Solutions for Foreign Trade Operations with Finastra, Supporting Business Growth

Peru-based Banco Interamericano de Finanzas (BanBif), today announced its selection of Finastra Trade Innovation and Corporate Channels as part of its trade finance modernization project. BanBif’s decision to adopt these platforms is a major step in strengthening the bank’s trade finance operations with modern, digital solutions designed to make processes smoother, faster, and more transparent for the bank’s…

FinTech · JUL 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Standard Chartered granted MiCA and EMI licence, advancing its digital asset strategy in Europe

Standard Chartered today announced that it has been granted authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation as well as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), marking a significant milestone in the next phase of its Financing & Securities Services digital asset custody strategy in Europe. The authorisations provide Standard Chartered with a regulated…

FinTech · JUN 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Maldives Premier Bank Chooses Finastra to Advance Its International Banking Capabilities

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced that Maldives Premier Bank (MPB) has selected Finastra’s Financial Messaging API solution to drive a modern, digital-first approach to its international banking operations. The adoption will enable secure, resilient, and always-on payment connectivity, positioning MPB for sustained growth and empowering superior international payments experiences for its customers….

FinTech · JUN 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Network International and Compass Plus Technologies celebrate 20 years powering digital payments across Africa

Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Compass Plus Technologies, an international provider of retail banking and payments software, celebrated 20 years of collaboration and evolution as both companies remain committed to supporting digital payment innovation. Since 2006, Network and Compass Plus Technologies have been working together to…

FinTech · JUN 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Open Banking Expo UK & Europe returns to London on 13–14 October 2026, bringing together the organisations shaping the next phase of Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data.

With the FCA roadmap now live and the Smart Data Bill in force, the industry has moved beyond discussion into delivery. This is where real progress is shared, challenged and accelerated. Across two days, the agenda focuses on execution: Join senior leaders from banks, fintechs, regulators and the wider ecosystem to understand what’s actually happening…

Events · JUN 20, 2026 · 1 min read

SRM Adds James Cecil to International Advisory Board

SRM, a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, has appointed James Cecil, founder and director of London-based Nexus Advisory, to its International Advisory Board. A trusted voice in UK-US defense and geopolitical networks, Cecil founded Nexus Advisory in 2017, building it into a government relations and strategic communications firm with reach across Europe, the US,…

FinTech · JUN 20, 2026 · 2 min read