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Triggers and obstacles to the development of the fintech sector in Poland

A deep dive on the benefits and challenges of the banking and payments landscape in Poland.

Nest Bank picks Fiserv for card issuance revamp

Fiserv’s First Data brand is handling the implementation.

Lithuanian paytech kevin. raises €1.5m in seed funding

Lithuanian firm plans availability across Europe by Q4 2021.

Polish consumer protection regulator investigates CD Projekt over Cyberpunk 2077

The UOKiK can fine the studio up to 10% of its annual revenue if it finds fault with its refund policy.

HSBC signs multi-year AML partnership with Polish fintech Silent Eight

The bank’s global compliance division will deploy the Silent Eight’s resolution alert system.

Cyberpunk 2077 makers face potential securities class action lawsuit

Cyberpunk 2077 – from lawsuits and refunds to big wins from hedge funds.

G2A co-founder launches banking challenger Zen in 32 countries

Zen’s offering is split into consumer-facing and business-facing.

Nets completes acquisition of major Polish card payment processor

“Poland is one of the most attractive regions in Europe” for digital payments.

Silent Eight lands $9m to help firms tackle money laundering

The start-up says it has doubled its valuation in just over a year.

Nigerian fintech Lidya lends $3m to SMEs in Eastern Europe

The fintech start-up expanded into the region during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Mastercard invests in long-term fintech partner Verestro

The fintech has worked with Mastercard since 2011.

Poland’s mBank picks Wolters Kluwer for risk management

OneSumX to be deployed across mBank’s Polish, Czech, and Slovakian ops.

Revolut accused of coercing 50 workers to quit their jobs

Lawyers have said that the firm’s actions can be read as unlawful.

Poland’s KIR issues e-signatures with Cryptomathic

The release will push along deals otherwise on hold due to social distancing measures.

Nets buys Polish payment provider PeP for $455m

PeP moves to Nets with expected net revenues of roughly $62 milllion for 2020.

Santander’s PagoFX to launch in Spring and rival TransferWise

The venture now has a 50-person London-based team.

Poland’s digital banking provider Efigence talks private over public cloud

“Banks don’t want to invest in infrastructure when they don’t need it,” says CTO.

Fiserv completes PIN on Mobile pilot in Poland

The tech vendor worked with Visa, Samsung and PayCore to test new product.

Nordic API Gateway CEO: Fintechs trying to be European too fast

“Open banking has a tendency […] to do stuff globally or do it pan-European,” says CEO.

Fintech Autenti lands $4.48m from three major Polish banks

Alior Bank, BNP Paribas and PKO Bank Polski have all invested.

Revenue-based financier Uncapped launches and secures £10m

The capital offering sits between debt and equity financing.

SME lender Lidya aims for top spot in Nigeria, next stop Eastern Europe

Lidya expanded to Central Eastern Europe (CEE) earlier this month.

Polish tech Comarch helps FIs transition to AI without the risk

The software provider will run the solution on the cloud.

How to thrive in an ever changing market, a conversation with the COO of Qualco

Spyros Retzekas, COO at Qualco says agility is the key.

Nets and Przelewy24 create a strategic alliance

Its now one of the largest online payment service providers in Poland.

Is the next fintech unicorn being built by ex-bankers in Poland?

Three Polish ex-bankers are building their own challenger banks in Poland right now, as you’re reading this.

Curve announces plans for global expansion

LinkedIn’s former talent hunter will head international recruitment.

Spanish fintech Pagantis closes €65m for e-commerce financing

It aims to expand its services to Portugal, Italy and France.

Hackers use fake Google reCAPTCHA to hide banking malware

Phishing campaign at Polish bank serves as a warning for us all.

Nets pushes into Poland with Przelewy24 and DotPay/eCard acquisition

Nordic firm has acquired 51% stake in the consolidated payments group.

Insurtech Braintri bags Benefia deal

hiPRO Connector is going live as part of the new agreement.

Mastercard picks paytech pal in Polish Payment Standard

Digital, mobile, cards, e-commerce – it’s all happening.

Mastercard acting up for smartphone payment terminals

Unveils pilot implementation of LitePOS solution with eService.

Polish BGŻ BNP Paribas goes digital with Backbase

Bank pushes its revamp and wants to link up with fintechs.

The Heart beats faster in Poland with Mastercard investment

The loving duo unveils the Heart Ventures for start-up action.

Poland’s Braintri merges with iCompass

Looking for international markets.

Poland’s at the Heart of fintech sandbox action

Polish Financial Supervision Authority joins the sandbox craze.

Poland’s Horum Bank readies for launch abroad

Seeking a licence from one of the Baltic countries.

Nets dives into Poland with Dotpay/eCard acquisition

Both brands will remain separate and maintain leadership.

Poland is world’s first for banking records on blockchain

Billon and Polish Credit Office team up for innovation and information.

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