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The Payments Association Advocates for Increased LGBTQIA+ Diversity in the Payments Sector

Findings from a survey conducted by The Payments Association (TPA) highlighted the need for further LGBTQIA+ inclusion in financial services. The 2025 Diversity and Inclusion...

Defining Climate Fintech as a Distinct Industry

A significant transformation has unfolded since the fintech surge of the 2010s, characterized by innovation, emerging business models, enhanced user experiences, and the establishment of...

PensionBee Introduces Fund Free from Fossil Fuels

PensionBee, an online pension provider, has introduced a new fossil fuel-free fund in collaboration with Legal & General Investment Management. This fund is specifically designed...

Finextra’s Annual Recap

As we close the chapter on 2020, it's an opportune moment to reflect on some of the standout news stories, videos, and community interactions that...

Stripe and Plaid Share Insights: How COVID-19 Accelerated Digital Payment Adoption

Transformative Trends in Fintech Amidst the Pandemic At CES 2021, Andrew B. Morris from The Fintech Agenda, LLC, noted that while the Covid-19 pandemic posed...

BlackRock Enhances Sustainability Analytics by Acquiring Stake in Clarity AI

BlackRock has acquired a minority stake in Clarity AI, a Spanish fintech firm specializing in machine learning and big data solutions designed to help investors...

Paxos Introduces Stablecoin in the European Union

Digital asset company Paxos has introduced its Global Dollar (USDG) stablecoin across the European Union. USDG is launching in Europe in compliance with the EU’s...

Qonto Seeks Banking License for Its Business Banking Platform

French neobank Qonto has applied for a banking license after reaching 600,000 customers across Europe. Launched in 2017 by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, Qonto...

UK Seeks to Streamline Regulations for Fintech Companies

The UK's Regulatory Innovation Office will collaborate with the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum to streamline regulations for fintechs facing complex compliance challenges. Last year, the...

BIS Innovation Hub Focuses on CBDCs and Green Finance in 2021

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub has outlined an ambitious agenda for the upcoming year, focusing on innovative projects that enhance collaboration among...