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NatWest growth funding pot doubled to £6bn in bid to help SMEs cope with Brexit

As well as increasing the size of its growth fund for small businesses, NatWest has launched a range of other initiatives aimed to help growing companies succeed

Banks must take action on climate change, warns senior UK regulator

Sarah Breeden from the Prudential Regulation Authority urged financial institutions to begin preparations for the impact of climate change on the global economy

TSB launches fraud refund guarantee to protect customers from online scam losses

With £1.2bn having been lost to bank fraud in 2018, TSB has launched a new scheme to safeguard customers against online scammers

Nordic Capital acquires digital identity developer Signicat

Nordic Capital Fund IX (Nordic Capital) has acquired digital identity and signature solutions provider Signicat for an undisclosed amount.

Standard Chartered slapped with $1.1bn fine by US and UK financial regulators

The penalties settle investigations into the bank regarding its compliance with US sanctions against countries including Iran, as well as its anti-money laundering risk standards

Compelo Banking Fintech Watch: Latest fintech investments in March 2025

A round-up of the latest fintech investment during March 2025, including the like of Chime, Stash, Ellevest, PayIt and Rewire

Transworld to acquire financial services business of Altisource for $44m

Transworld Systems, an American company that provides outsourced accounts receivable management, healthcare revenue cycle management and loan servicing solutions, has agreed to acquire the financial services business from Altisource Portfolio Solutions for $44m.

Women in fintech: Nine leaders challenging the male dominance of financial services

As technology continues to disrupt the financial services industry, women in fintech have an opportunity to reshape the industry from within

JB Financial inks MOU for open banking platform business in Indonesia

South Korean banking and financial group JB Financial Group has signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CIMB Niaga and MITRA JASA LIMA for the open banking platform business in Indonesia.