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Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform
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Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform

New customers can tap Swift's global network without building their own connectivity, as BankB goes live on Mambu's managed service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe
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Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe

The payments firm is strengthening its European governance as it targets further growth across the region after reaching profitability last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Mangopay expands Virtual Accounts to 24 currencies
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Mangopay expands Virtual Accounts to 24 currencies

Platforms handling cross-border collections can now reconcile payments in 24 currencies, as Mangopay widens Virtual Accounts support from seven.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners
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Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners

International founders can now open US business accounts remotely, as Bluevine removes a major barrier for overseas owners in eight markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
Software-as-a-Service

bunq opens banking platform to European businesses

European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

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USBC appoints ex-Apple Pay executive to lead partnerships
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USBC appoints ex-Apple Pay executive to lead partnerships

Its tokenised deposit push could gain wider reach after the Reno-based firm brought in a former Apple Pay and Cash App executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Moneyhub powers Paragon's new Open Banking Cash ISA
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Moneyhub powers Paragon's new Open Banking Cash ISA

The app's first Cash ISA lets savers move money automatically from current accounts, as Spring passes GBP £1 billion in deposits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
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Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire comes as the financial infrastructure group reports 15x growth and pursues a US trust bank charter to strengthen oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Depa picks Modern Treasury for cross-border payments
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Depa picks Modern Treasury for cross-border payments

The move gives Depa a single way to route dollar and stablecoin transfers, as it expands access to clients in more than 90 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
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Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push
Software-as-a-Service

Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push

The deal gives Axos a newer software platform to court underserved US small businesses and tech start-ups more effectively.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank
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Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank

Approval would let the fintech bring U.S. payments, savings and credit operations in-house, reducing reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push
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Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push

The move strengthens the trade group's push for tighter standards as scrutiny of banking-as-a-service partnerships intensifies across the US financial sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
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Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit

Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
FV Bank launches stablecoin invoicing for businesses
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FV Bank launches stablecoin invoicing for businesses

Businesses can now settle invoices in USDC or PYUSD, with funds converted into US dollars on receipt through FV Bank's dashboard.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth
Digital Transformation

Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth

Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
OwlTing, Credible Finance open China payout corridor
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OwlTing, Credible Finance open China payout corridor

The tie-up gives global businesses a regulated route into China, with India next as payment firms link existing networks to widen reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026