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Greek neobank snappi receives banking licence

snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, announces that it has received a universal banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following the proposal of the Bank of Greece.

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Stripe and Coinbase ink deal

We’re excited to announce that Stripe and Coinbase have formed a partnership that will bring the benefits of crypto to millions of businesses and people around the world.

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Pan-European insurance startup for expats Feather raises €6m

The startup revolutionising insurance for European expats with bespoke, digital-first solutions – Feather raises €6 million in funding. The round was led by Keen Venture Partners with Plural and senior leaders from Allianz, AXA and Bastian*.

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Sezzle brings Payment Streaks feature to Canada

Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ: SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // – Sezzle, the most popular Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in Canada, is delighted to announce that its innovative Payment Streaks feature is now available to Canadian users.

/markets

ASX confirms staged implementation of Chess replacement project

ASX confirms it is progressing with the targeted delivery of the first phase of the CHESS replacement project in 2026, as previously announced in November 2023.

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BME joins REDI to promote LGTBI diversity

BME joins REDI, the Business Network for LGTBI Diversity and Inclusion, which has more than 260 associated organizations, including large companies, SMEs, institutions, individuals and expert consultants.

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Standard Chartered pledges to equip Singapore seniors with essential digital skills

Standard Chartered (the Bank) affirmed its commitment to building an inclusive digital society in Singapore by pledging to help senior citizens keep pace with technology and live confidently in their golden years.

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Chartered Banker Institute appoints new president and chair

Following the 149th Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Banker Institute, we are delighted to announce the election of Paul Denton as our new President and Chair, and the appointments of a new Vice-President, Billy MacLeod and a new Board Trustee, Eunice Chan Chun Hei.

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Metro Bank founder Anthony Thomson joins ekko board

ekko, a pioneering fintech dedicated to integrating sustainability into every financial transaction, has announced two major appointments as part of its ongoing expansion efforts. The company has confirmed the addition of Anthony Thomson, the founder and former chairman of Metro Bank, Australian neobank, 86 400, and Atom Bank to its board of directors. Additionally, Majda Dabaghi has been named as ekko's new CSO. These two strategic appointments reflect ekko's significant ambition as it enters an important phase of development and expansion following the company’s recent $2.5m in funding.

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Jonas Alfredson to continue Lumera CEO

The Board of the insurtech company Lumera has appointed Jonas Alfredson CEO. He is currently Lumera’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and has been acting CEO since February 2024. He will assume the position on July 1.

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Nium names Spencer Hanlon COO

Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the appointment of Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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PagBrasil brings Pix payments to tourists and Brazilians abroad

PagBrasil, a leading fintech company processing payments in Brazil for e-commerce businesses worldwide, announced the availability of two new Pix instant payment solutions, Pix Roaming, and International Pix.

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