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European Investment Bank Aims to Provide Greater Support to Startups
European Investment Bank Aims to Provide Greater Support to Startups
October 07, 2024  |  Startups

The European Investment Bank (EIB) said Monday (Oct. 7) that European Union (EU) finance ministers have welcomed its Action Plan to deepen the region’s capital markets...

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Open Banking Provider TrueLayer Raises $50 Million to Grow European Network
Open Banking Provider TrueLayer Raises $50 Million to Grow European Network
October 04, 2024  |  Investments

TrueLayer has raised $50 million in an extension of its $130 million Series E funding round to continue growing its pay-by-bank network. The company currently...

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HSBC and Tradeshift Target B2B Embedded Lending Opportunity With New Venture
HSBC and Tradeshift Target B2B Embedded Lending Opportunity With New Venture
October 03, 2024  |  Alternative Finances

HSBC has launched an embedded finance venture aimed at its business clients. SemFi is a joint venture between HSBC and B2B global trade network Tradeshift, designed to...

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Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs
Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs
October 03, 2024  |  Loans

Embedded lending options are proving to be critical lifelines for individuals and the smallest businesses — particularly in an uncertain macro environment marked by relatively...

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Starling Fined $38 Million for ‘Shockingly Lax’ Crime Controls
Starling Fined $38 Million for ‘Shockingly Lax’ Crime Controls
October 02, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Starling Bank has been fined 29 million pounds ($38 million) for failing to implement proper financial crime controls. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the penalty against...

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Bank of America Expands Working Capital Offering With Virtual Payables Direct
Bank of America Expands Working Capital Offering With Virtual Payables Direct
October 02, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Bank of America’s virtual card offering in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is expanding. The banking giant launched Virtual Payables Direct, a B2B...

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British Banks Split on Charging Fraud Reimbursement Fees
British Banks Split on Charging Fraud Reimbursement Fees
September 30, 2024  |  Banking

British lenders are reportedly divided over whether to charge scam victims under new fraud reimbursement rules. Beginning Oct. 7, banks in the U.K. will be...

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EPI Rolls Out Wero Instant Payment Solution Across Western Europe
EPI Rolls Out Wero Instant Payment Solution Across Western Europe
September 27, 2024  |  Digital Payments

A new digital wallet and instant payment solution dubbed “Wero” is reportedly being rolled out across western Europe. Backed by 16 of the European Union’s...

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Dubai Wants Crypto Companies to Warn Customers of Risks
Dubai Wants Crypto Companies to Warn Customers of Risks
September 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Dubai’s cryptocurrency regulator reportedly wants companies to warn customers of the risks of digital currencies. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) updated its guidelines and...

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