Payments firm Sokin acquires Norwegian fintech Settle to expand European footprint

British payments firm, Sokin, has announced its acquisition of Norwegian fintech, settle Group AS, for an undisclosed sum. The move positions Sokin to bolster its technological capabilities and enhance its offering, including its flagship product, Sokin Pay. This strategic acquisition directly plays into Sokin’s growth trajectory, aligning with its vision to transform international payments. Sokin…

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Kenja Consulting will hold UAE-UK fintech event series

Kenja Consulting, a boutique investment consultancy, has revealed plans for a new event series designed to enhance fintech collaboration between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK). This initiative aims to build bridges between these two prominent financial centres, fostering investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. Named Fintech Futures: UAE-UK Connection, the series…

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Basta Pay to launch fintech platform by March 2025

Malta-based startup, Basta Pay, has announced its intentions to introduce its financial platform by 1 March 2025, with the company aiming to solidify its position in the fintech industry.  With the launch date approaching, Basta Pay is working on entering strategic collaborations to develop an advanced global fintech ecosystem. The company intends to deliver optimized…

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FinTech LIVE London announces new sponsor

FinTech LIVE London Global Summit 2025 has announced SaaScada, financial services cloud and data provider, as its newest sponsor. Financial inclusion has never been more critical, firms within the industry are leveraging digital tools and data-driven solutions to deliver services.  In many cases, technology is the catalyst for offering these services more affordably and conveniently…

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Amundi acquires wealthtech Aixigo for €149m

Amundi one of the largest asset managers in Europe with €2 trillion in AUM, has acquired Aixigo, a digital financial consulting software provider based in Aachen, Germany, for €149 million. The transaction will see Aixigo’s API-based wealth management platform and 150 team members join the Paris-headquartered asset manager’s Amundi Technology business. Aixigo’s platform, Aixigo:BLOXX, currently…

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Arc Intelligence announces AI platform to automate complex financial tasks

Arc Intelligence, a capital markets and cash management platform has launched an AI platform to automate complex financial tasks for the private credit industry. Arc Intelligence is first launching the AI Private Credit Analyst to help investors generate detailed credit memos using unstructured financial data. Don Muir, chief executive and founder of Arc said: “Artificial…

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Here are Europe’s most funded fintech companies of 2024

European is at the forefront of fintech innovation, transforming the financial landscape across the continent. With a rich ecosystem of startups and established players, these companies leverage technology to enhance financial services, making them more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. From digital banking and payment solutions to investment platforms and blockchain applications, European fintechs are addressing…

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