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The Evolution of Specialised Lending: Navigating Complexity and AI Integration with Loan IQ

The corporate lending landscape is experiencing a structural transformation driven by the exponential growth of […]

Paymentology Appoints Fiona Tee as Chief Financial Officer

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced the appointment of Fiona Tee as Chief Financial Officer, as the company continues to build on its recent momentum following a strategic investment, brand evolution and the next phase of global growth.

MoneyHash Names Hwan Lee Regional Director for Africa

MoneyHash, the payment orchestration platform for emerging and global markets, has appointed Hwan Lee as its new Regional Director for Africa. The strategic hire reflects MoneyHash’s continued expansion across high-growth African markets and its broader vision of helping businesses scale and manage complex payment operations across providers, methods, and markets in emerging economies.

21X Appoints Mark David Bakacs as Managing Director, Group Strategy to Lead Institutional Growth and International Expansion

21X, the first fully regulated blockchain-enabled trading venue for digital securities in the European Union (EU), today announced the appointment of Mark David Bakacs as Managing Director, Group Strategy. With a career spanning two decades across magic circle and white shoe law, blockchain infrastructure and institutional capital markets, Bakacs joins 21X as it moves from establishing its regulatory foundation to executing its institutional and international growth agenda.

OMS Appoints Simon Tippett as Head of Delivery

One Mortgage System (OMS), the CRM and loan origination platform for intermediaries and lenders, has announced the appointment of Simon Tippett as Head of Delivery as the business continues to strengthen its technical and operational capabilities during its next phase of growth.

Afin Bank Appoints Beth Jeffs as Head of Product and Proposition

Afin Bank has appointed Beth Jeffs as Head of Product and Proposition, responsible for the development strategy for the bank’s lending and savings propositions.

Iress Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-led Modernisation

Iress (ASX: IRE) today announced the appointment of Darryl Campbell-Blackwell as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO), a newly elevated role on the Global Leadership Team.

Uber Veteran Jack Zhai Joins Bitget Wallet to Lead Americas Expansion

Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has appointed Jack Zhai as Head of the Americas. Zhai helped scale Uber during its aggressive international expansion. His move signals how consumer tech veterans are placing big bets on crypto wallets evolving into the next generation of everyday financial platforms. Zhai’s appointment comes as Bitget Wallet accelerates expansion into the Americas, positioning its self-custodial and decentralized wallet as an all-in-one on-chain app for everyday users.

EquiLend Names Simon Heath Chief Strategy Officer

EquiLend, the global financial technology, data and analytics firm specializing in the securities finance industry, today announced the appointment of Simon Heath as Chief Strategy Officer. Heath joins EquiLend’s Executive Leadership Team and will be based in London, reporting to CEO Rich Grossi.

Axiology Appoints Laurin Bylica as Chief Commercial Officer

Axiology, one of Europe’s first regulated DLT Trading & Settlement Systems, has appointed Laurin Bylica as Chief Commercial Officer. His appointment marks an important step in Axiology’s continued momentum following its recent £5 million seed funding to expand its tokenised securities platform.

Bank ABC Appoints Paul Jennings as Group Chief Executive Officer

Bank ABC today announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Jennings as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 5th August 2026, following the approval of its Board of Directors and the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Zopa Bank and ClearScore Welcome 22 Members to the Jobs2030 Coalition in Industry Push to Upskill 100,000 Workers in GenAI Disciplines by 2030

Zopa Bank and the ClearScore Group today welcome the inaugural 22 members of the Jobs2030 upskilling coalition for financial services firms

ING Appoints Andrea Burnett as UK Head of Network Sector Coverage

ING has appointed Andrea Burnett as UK Head of Network Sector Coverage, a newly created role designed to support the bank’s growth ambitions with multinational clients through its global network.

Sava Appoints Former Dexcom EMEA Executive as Chief Commercial Officer

Sava Technologies Ltd., the London-based health technology company developing a minimally invasive molecular sensing platform, today announces that John Bernard has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer. The move marks a decisive step in Sava’s transition from clinical and technical progress to commercial execution.

Batsheva Moshe Has Been Appointed GM Israel Market & EMEA Tech at Kaltura

Batsheva Moshe has been appointed to GM Israel market and EMEA Tech at Kaltura, the Agentic Digital Experience company. In her new role, Batsheva will lead Kaltura’s Go-To-Market operations in Israel, overseeing sales strategy, field sales, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, she will spearhead the company’s growth and expansion within the technology sector across the EMEA region.

RCK Partners appoints Rufus Meakin as Senior Advisor and Brand Ambassador

RCK Partners, a specialist tax advisory firm focused on R&D Tax Credits, business rates and capital allowances, today announces Rufus Meakin will work with the firm as a Senior Advisor and Brand Ambassador. This engagement brings additional industry insight and supports RCK’s focus on providing high-quality advice to companies undertaking R&D.

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