This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 19/09

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 19 September 2023  Appointments Novatus Global, a risk and regulation consultancy and technology solution provider, announced the appointment of Bill Michael as head of strategy and member of the Board. He joins to help the firm accelerate its international expansion and continue to deliver tailored advice and […]

Visa and Swift Collaborate to Boost Cross-Border B2B Money Transfers

Visa and Swift have joined forces to streamline international business-to-business (B2B) payments. The partnership aims to strengthen connectivity between their global networks, with a focus on providing financial institutions and their clients more options for cross-border money transfers while enhancing the overall speed and transparency of such transactions. The joint effort, unveiled at the annual […]

‘Announced at Sibos 2023’: Roundup of Day One in Toronto

The financial sector’s calendar is marked by several significant events, and Sibos, organised by Swift, stands out among them. Since its inception in Brussels in 1978, the event has spanned continents, reaching cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Sydney, and Boston.  Toronto hosted the 2017 edition, and now Sibos is back in Canada from 18 to 21 […]

Banco Santander Launches €100million Initiative to Support Start-up Ecosystem in Spain

One of Spain’s largest banks, Banco Santander, is launching a €100million venture debt fund to support startups in the country. It is also introducing a full suite of products and services for innovative, scalable startups and companies that show growth potential. Santander plans to contribute €67million to the fund – which is being created in […]