Linqto to go public via $700m SPAC merger with BCSA
Linqto Going Public:US digital investment platform Linqto is set to go public via a business combination deal with Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition...
M&S and HSBC UK agree new seven-year partnership to enhance credit and payments offering
Partnership Overview:Marks and Spencer (M&S) signs a new seven-year partnership with HSBC UK to enhance credit and digital payment services offered through...
Mastercard to realign organisational structure with three new divisions
Organizational Restructuring:Mastercard announces plans to reorganize its teams into three units: Core Payments, Commercial and New Payment Flows, and Services.Leadership Changes:...
Spendesk combines procurement with spend management through Okko acquisition
Acquisition Details:Spend management platform Spendesk is acquiring Okko, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) procurement platform based in Paris, France.
The acquisition is aimed at...
Alisa Bank snaps up invoice financing fintech Puro Finance to bolster SME services
Merger Details:Alisa Bank in Finland is set to acquire invoice financing fintech Puro Finance through a share exchange.
The acquisition will result...
FloQast lands $100m Series E funding at $1.6bn valuation
Funding Round Details:Californian finance and accounting operations platform FloQast has closed its Series E funding round at $100 million.
The post-money valuation...
Salt Bank makes digital debut in Romania powered by Starling Bank’s BaaS
Salt Bank Launch:Recently launched in Romania as the country's newest digital challenger.
Operates as a subsidiary of Banca Transilvania Financial Group, based...
EQT to sell data management tech firm Rimes to Five Arrows
Rimes:Provides enterprise data management and investment intelligence solutions for asset managers.
Supported by EQT since 2020 with a significant growth investment.
Offers...
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mimo, TransferGo, Smartpay, Adro and more
Mimo:Raised £15.5 million led by Northzone.
Plans to expand its financial management platform for SMBs.Pactio:Secured $14 million in Series A...
