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DirectID eyes international expansion after securing funding

The $3 million bridge round has been led by Hong Kong-based QBN Capital, which will help the fintech enter Asia.

Insight: How voluntary standards can de-risk the booming alternative lending market

The pandemic has cemented mass transition from traditional to alternative finance in the UK. A pandemic-driven cash flow crisis among businesses, and the rise of fintech and challenger banks, is spurring the rise of alternative lending models – with the market now worth £6.26 billion.

New Codat report measures SMEs’ appetite for Open Finance

Seven out of 10 businesses say financial integrations make their business operations faster and more efficient, research found.

Feature: Has Open Banking in the UK delivered on its promises?

In the four years since Open Banking was mandated in the UK by the CMA, the sector has come a long way, as Ellie Duncan reports.

US Fed asks for input on potential digital currency

Public and stakeholders have been invited to answer questions posed by the central bank in its discussion paper, which lists the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency.

Mambu teams up with Volante Technologies

The strategic partnership “boosts” banks’ digital banking and payments functionalities.

Plaid acquires ID verification platform Cognito

The deal will see the Cognito team and its customers join Plaid.

UAE’s Lean Technologies secures $33m in Series A round

The financing round has been led by Sequoia Capital India, with participation from other international investors.

Business leaders failing to capitalise on fintech

Temenos unveils BNPL service on its banking cloud

The AI-driven BNPL banking service is a “pay-as-you-go” solution for banks and fintechs.