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Ecommpay institutes A2A payments for Portuguese fuel payment app HiQi

Portuguese fuel payment app HiQi, has joined forces with inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, to enable its customers to top up their credit account quickly and simply via their preferred payment method.

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Bank of Ireland begins rollout of c.650 new ATMs as part of €60m investment in branch network

Bank of Ireland has begun the replacement of its entire ATM fleet as part of a €60 million investment in ATMs and branch improvements.

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Datactics supports Investec in the UK with FSCS digital data validation sandbox

Datactics has developed a digital data validation sandbox for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) designed to help assess data systems and processes prior to regulatory audits.

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Mena Fintech Association creates Open Finance Working Group

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the premier not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering fintech innovation across the Middle East and Africa is proud to announce the launch of its Open Finance Working Group, a groundbreaking initiative to drive innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity within the financial services ecosystem across the MENA region.

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IFast offer multi-currency account with high interest and cashback

iFAST Global Bank (“iGB” or the “Bank”) is breaking new ground in UK banking with the launch of its first-of-its-kind Multi-Currency Current Account, an innovative solution that lets customers earn competitive interest rates on multiple currencies while being rewarded for their everyday debit card spending.

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Affirm joins MoreThanFair

MoreThanFair, a community of organizations dedicated to improving access to affordable and inclusive credit for American consumers and small businesses, announced that Affirm had joined as its newest member.

11 April 2025

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MoneyLion stockholders back Gen Digital acquisition

MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE : ML) today announced that its stockholders voted to approve the definitive agreement with Gen Digital Inc. (“Gen Digital”) (NASDAQ : GEN).

11 April 2025

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Aleta Planet powers cashless payments for Muslim consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia

Singapore fintech Aleta Planet (AP) has launched MPLUS Aleta, an innovative digital payment app, to address the unique financial needs of Muslim communities across Southeast Asia, where many small and medium businesses and markets rely mostly on cash or credit card payments.

11 April 2025

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Energy supplier Utilita rolls out NatWest's open banking payments solution Payit

The UK’s leader in smart Pay As You Go energy and the original pro-pocket, pro-planet supplier, Utilita, has rolled out NatWest’s multi award-winning1 open banking payments solution Payit™, to enable their customers to instantly add funds to their smart meter or wallet through the My Utilita app.

11 April 2025

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Currency.com welcomes Konstantin Anissimov as CEO

Currency.com, a global provider of digital financial services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Konstantin Anissimov as its new CEO, marking a pivotal step in the company’s growth strategy.

10 April 2025

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Cyberthreats, fraud, regulatory complexities and financial inefficiencies cost firms £70m annually

Businesses and technology firms in the UK are losing on average £70 million a year due to the cost of disharmony throughout the money lifecycle, according to landmark research by global financial technology leader FIS (NYSE: FIS), in collaboration with Oxford Economics.

10 April 2025

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Ozone API launches tool for US banks to calculate the cost of building API infrastructure

Today, Ozone API, the global leader in open banking technology, announces it has launched an industry-first tool which forecasts an accurate estimated cost for US banks planning on building their own API infrastructure.

10 April 2025

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