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Southwest Airlines Implements Cost-Cutting Measures and Pauses Hiring
Southwest Airlines pauses hiring and internships to manage costs and improve efficiency.…
Fintech
Nordic Fintechs Outline 2025 Ambitions and Concerns
Nordic fintechs prioritize market expansion and operational scaling for 2025. Economic uncertainties and policy challenges emerge as common concerns for startups. Scaling global connections and increasing funding are seen as…
JPMorgan Takes Legal Action Against Viva Wallet Over Disputed Agreement
J.P. Morgan sues Viva Wallet and Werealize for alleged breaches of agreements. Viva Wallet accuses J.P. Morgan of suppressing its…
Congress Targets Key Financial Services Legislation with Focus on Digital Assets and Credit Cards
Congress reviews financial legislation, including credit cards, digital assets, and AI. Credit Card Competition Act sparks debate over transaction routing…
ClearScore Expands Reach with Acquisition of Aro Finance
ClearScore acquires Aro Finance to expand its embedded finance capabilities. The acquisition supports ClearScore’s growth in credit brokering and debt…
iBanFirst Partners with SeedBlink for Streamlined Fundraising
iBanFirst and SeedBlink partner to streamline fundraising and transactions. Dedicated accounts reduce onboarding time from 10 days to hours. Partnership offers improved financial terms and currency exchange rates.
Finastra Appoints Chris Walters as New CEO
Finastra has named Chris Walters as its new CEO, replacing Simon Paris. Walters brings extensive leadership experience in financial services…
FinTech IPO Index Faces Profit and Platform Challenges in 2025
FinTech IPO Index rose 58% in 2024, far exceeding Nasdaq's 28.6% growth. Acquisitions, including Nuvei and MoneyLion, highlight a focus…
Checkout.com Cuts Losses by $132M and Reduces Workforce by 72%
Checkout.com reduced pre-tax losses to $6M in 2023, down from $138M in 2022. The company terminated ties with Binance, leading…
