Robert Welbourn

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Content Editor at Fintech-intel.com

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Merge expands Stablecoin payment offering

4 days ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

They've done this with EMI and VASP license activation Merge, a London-based fintech, has activated its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration. This marks a major milestone in its mission to modernise global payments.
Four in 10 fintechs “giving hackers a headstart”

5 days ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

43% of UK Fintechs are leaving themselves exposed to cyberattack by revealing software details on their web servers, new research has found More than four in 10 UK fintech firms are putting themselves at risk of cyberattack by leaving details of their software in plain sight on their web servers, a major new study has found.
Started PR assembles top fintech minds for advisory board

6 days ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

In a unique move aimed at strengthening the fintech ecosystem, Started PR has launched its new advisory board, uniting eight of the sector’s influential leaders The launch of the Started Advisory Board marks the latest initiative from the international fintech PR and marketing agency aimed not only at raising the bar for fintech communications, but also at shaping the future direction of the industry itself. The board, which was officially unveiled at this month’s Money20/20 event in...
Worldpay and Exodus team up

1 week ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

The partnership is for pioneering native card payments for self-custodial crypto wallets Worldpay has been a leader in making the purchase of digital currencies more accessible to consumers for more than 10 years and has now been selected by self-custodial wallet provider, Exodus, to bring a native checkout experience to its users.
Peter Hale appointed head of finance at Afin Bank

1 week ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

Important hire for specialist lender ahead of planned launch this year Peter Hale has been appointed as head of finance for Afin Bank, the specialist lender created to help underserved Africans and other diaspora communities living and working in the UK to get mortgages. Afin Bank is backed by African reinsurer WAICA Re which has committed £62m to setting up the venture.
Ecommpay grows processing volume by 25% in 2024

1 week ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

Extended choice of alternative payment methods, additional partnerships, and new brand positioning drive impressive growth in transaction and processing volumes Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, is breaking through the noisy payments services marketplace with its unwavering commitment to being a Next Gen PSP 2.0. Underpinned by its clear focus on financial inclusivity, Ecommpay has grown transaction volume by 19% and processing volume by a remarkable 25% year-on-year. In the same...
FinTech Intel are excited for Money20/20

1 week ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

Here are some talks we’re particularly looking forward to Money20/20 Europe kicks off next week in Amsterdam, with the show hosting many of the biggest fintech companies on the planet for three days of talks, networking events, and key insights. The FinTech Intel team will be there all week covering the event.
Lockton to host webinar on navigating cyber incidents

2 weeks ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

It takes place on Tuesday 3 June at 10am BST Lockton, the world’s largest independent risk consultant and insurance broker, is hosting a webinar on Tuesday 3 June at 10am BST covering what’s needed in the event of a cyber attack. You can sign up for the free webinar here.
Money20/20 and FXC Intelligence on Asia cross-border payments

2 weeks ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

They forecast a surge of $23.8tn by 2032 Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, is launching a join report together with FXC Intelligence at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, revealing that Asia-Pacific’s cross-border payments volume is projected to nearly double by 2032, reaching $23.8tn, up from $12.8tn in 2024.
MuchBetter launches the MuchBetter Corporate Card

2 weeks ago | fintech-intel.com | Robert Welbourn

The card aims to transform business payments with smart controls MuchBetter, the innovative fintech company, has announced the launch of the MuchBetter Prepaid Corporate Mastercard® – a powerful, flexible solution designed to simplify company spending and modernise expense management for businesses of all sizes.