Tag: Innovation
FinVolution expands into Pakistan with Daira launch
FinVolution, a Chinese fintech company, has launched Daira, a new lending platform in Pakistan.
Daira offers low-interest, flexible...
Italy’s Banca Sella becomes first European bank to launch QR code for the visually impaired
Banca Sella, an Italian bank with over 300 branches, is the first bank in Europe to implement TQ...
Furness Building Society selects Backbase for digital banking overhaul
Furness Building Society, based in Cumbria, UK, has selected Backbase, a Dutch digital banking solutions vendor, to enhance...
New UK fintech Covecta launches configurable AI platform
Covecta has launched a configurable AI platform designed to streamline critical activities for financial institutions' front-line teams.
The...
Wealthtech start-up for women Propelle launches in the UK
Propelle is a London-based investment platform designed specifically for women to help close the gender wealth gap and...
BIS’ Project Agorá to commence design phase with private sector participants confirmed
Project Overview: Project Agorá, led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), aims to explore how tokenisation can...
McLEAR sunsets payment ring programme
Closure of RingPay Programme: McLEAR, a wearable tech company for payments, has announced the discontinuation of its flagship...
Wealthtech start-up Propelle prepares for late September launch
Launch Date: Propelle, a London-based investment platform for women, is set to launch on September 25.
Founder: Established...
New UK climate fintech Zero gears up for end-of-year launch
Launch Timeline: Zero, a climate-focused fintech based in Cardiff, Wales, plans to launch its full range of financial...
Swiss National Bank announces launch of instant payments in Switzerland
Market Launch: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has introduced instant payments in Switzerland, allowing around 60 Swiss financial...
CaixaBank doubles down on generative AI with launch of GalaxIA project
Second Phase of GenAI Initiative: CaixaBank is launching the second phase of its generative AI project, named GalaxIA,...
Science Card introduces new debit card offering to help accelerate UK scientific discovery
Launch of Science Card: Science Card, a London-based start-up, has launched in the UK to raise awareness of...