LONDON, UK. April 9th, 2025 – First AML, a leading provider of an all-in-one anti-money laundering (AML) platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Know Your Customer, a global leader in business verification solutions. The collaboration brings together two best-in-class technologies to further enhance Know Your Business (KYB), KYC and AML processes for financial institutions and other regulated businesses worldwide.

Through this partnership, First AML has embedded Know Your Customer’s capabilities directly into its platform, Source, giving customers access to real-time company registry data from over 140 jurisdictions. This means seamless corporate structure verification, instant access to official company documents and automatic unwrapping of complex beneficial ownership information – all without users needing to leave Source or adopt additional tools.

“This partnership enhances what our customers already experience through Source,” said Bion Behdin, CRO and Co-Founder of First AML. “By embedding Know Your Customer’s registry technology, we’ve strengthened our ability to automate KYB at scale, without adding complexity. It removes manual, fragmented steps from business verification, making onboarding faster, insights deeper and compliance more robust for firms operating across borders.”

The integration supports businesses facing the increasing demands of cross-border compliance and regulatory scrutiny. With this enhanced capability built into the platform, compliance teams can manage international entity verification more easily, apply consistent standards and spend less time manually sourcing corporate data.

“We are excited to work closely with First AML to provide financial and regulated businesses with a comprehensive business verification solution,” said Claus Christensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Know Your Customer. “Our robust expertise and expansive access to company registries worldwide, coupled with First AML’s innovative technology, will empower financial organisations to establish tailored business compliance rules that align seamlessly with their risk appetite and operational requirements.”

The combined solution is particularly suited to financial services, legal and professional services firms operating across multiple jurisdictions. By streamlining onboarding and monitoring workflows, the integration helps businesses move faster while maintaining full compliance with evolving regulatory standards.

With global financial crime becoming more sophisticated and regulations tightening, this partnership is a timely step forward in equipping compliance teams with tools that are both powerful and practical.

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LONDON, UK. March 25th, 2025 – Collidr Technologies Ltd, a technology firm which has provided portfolio solutions to advisory firms for almost 10 years, has launched the latest addition to its AI portfolio assistant technology – Noxai Premium. 

Revealed off the back of its successful free version of Noxai, these enhanced features include smart content generation with AI-driven portfolio performance commentary, portfolio attribution analysis, portfolio and fund stress testing, and fund health check dashboards.

All of these features are available to advisers at a fee that can go as low as £90 a month/user. With the free version of Noxai, up to three users can create 100 different portfolios, selecting from more than 100,000 funds and ETFs. Noxai Premium extends this to an unlimited number of users, up to 300 portfolios, and unlimited custom benchmarks. 

In addition to these Premium features, the free subscription version of Noxai will soon include fund peer group screening tools (for all 50+ IA sectors) and portfolio comparison analysis tools to enable advisers to quickly create and compare an investor’s existing portfolio(s) against the firm’s current portfolios being managed.

Commenting on the new features, Collidr’s CEO, Symon Stickney, said: “We developed Noxai to offer intelligence-led technology that makes it easy and cost-effective for adviser firms to build, manage and track all their portfolios under one roof, as well as offering added-value interactive analytics and tailored client reports. 

“Noxai gives adviser firms the means to improve their in-house portfolio management capabilities, and deliver an enhanced client experience at little or no cost, while giving firms back invaluable time and resources that can be better spent on growing their business.”

 

To find out more about Collidr’s Noxai Premium service, visit www.collidr.com/noxai.

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LONDON, UK. March 19th, 2025 – Calitii, a leading UK technology company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Howard to the board as Chair. 

With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in telecoms, digital infrastructure and corporate finance, Paul brings a wealth of expertise that will be instrumental in driving Calitii’s future growth and innovation strategy.

Formerly Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Cazenove, where he played a pivotal role in telecoms investment and advisory, together with senior roles with both Oakley Advisory and Morgan Stanley, Paul currently serves as Chair of Quickline Communications. In this role, he has led major funding rounds, securing over £750 million to expand rural broadband infrastructure across the UK. He is also a Non-Executive Director at AIM-listed Bigblu Broadband.

“We are delighted to welcome Paul to our senior team,” said Calitii CEO Patrick O’Connor.

“His track record of scaling businesses and securing strategic investments will be invaluable as we continue to expand our market presence across new sectors and new markets.”

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LONDON, UK. March 12th, 2025 – John Lamb Hill Oldridge, the UK’s foremost specialist protection adviser, is excited to announce the expansion of its office space to the City of London to accommodate the company’s ongoing growth and to better serve its clients.

 

The new office, located at 25 Eastcheap, London EC3M 1DE, provides additional resources and improved infrastructure necessary for enhanced collaboration among team members. This expansion reflects John Lamb Hill Oldridge’s commitment to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional value to its clients.

 

“Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone in John Lamb Hill Oldridge’s journey,” said Alex Gibson-Watt, Managing Director of John Lamb Hill Oldridge.

“As we continue to grow, it is essential that we invest in our workspace to ensure our team has the tools and environment needed to succeed. This new office allows us to take our services to the next level and support the increasing demand from our clients.”

The newly expanded facility features collaborative workspaces designed to facilitate teamwork and creative problem-solving. 

The expansion aligns with John Lamb Hill Oldridge’s mission to provide unparalleled protection and strategic advisory services to high-profile and high-net-worth individuals across the UK. 

 

For more information about John Lamb Hill Oldridge’s services, please visit www.jlho.co.uk or contact mail@jlho.co.uk

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LONDON, UK. March 4th, 2025 – Collidr, the AI-driven discretionary investment manager, has launched a suite of ready-made, easy-to-implement model portfolios – Select Portfolios.  This service provides advisers with a range of investment style options to choose from, including Strategic Index, Enhanced Index, Hybrid, Active, Income, Responsible and Decumulation.

  

Collidr’s data and evidence-based (‘Quantimental’) approach utilises Collidr’s proprietary investment technology to deliver an enriched client experience through reporting, investment analytics, and risk management.  This investment approach combines Collidr’s team of experienced institutional fund managers with behavioural research and the latest AI-driven technology to ensure that investments are suitable for each portfolio. 

Symon Stickney, CEO of Collidr, says: “Leveraging our successful 15 year track record of partnering with adviser firms to manage and help them build their own bespoke model portfolios, we have created Select Portfolios for those advisers who simply want an off-the-shelf model portfolio solution for their investment proposition.”

“There is a marketplace for both types of MPS – fully bespoke and ready-made solutions.  We’ve seen some of our adviser firms achieve their long-term business objectives, whether that’s creating their ideal bespoke model portfolio solution or realising great value for their business in a capital transaction, through utilising a fully bespoke investment approach.  

“However, some advisers simply want the choice to buy an off-the-self solution. Collidr has always listened to adviser firms in terms of what’s important to them, being flexible in how best we can help. Regardless of investment style preference, I believe, since 2010, we have demonstrated our ability to deliver results at a low cost and at great value to advisers.”

According to Patrick Jones, Director of Sales, there are a number of key aspects that help differentiate Collidr’s proposition from competitors:

Symon Stickney added: “We will continue to see rising demand for all forms of MPS offerings over the coming years, from easy-to-implement ‘select’ portfolios to fully bespoke MPS solutions, which deliver the investment proposition advisers are looking for.  In today’s market, there is no one-type-fits-all model.

“However, the number of adviser firms which focus on using technology to benefit their businesses has never been greater. Collidr has recently launched a new AI-driven, portfolio management and reporting platform to address this – Noxai. This technology allows advisers to further automate and augment their portfolio oversight, risk management and personalised reporting, helping to improve productivity and enhance the overall client experience.”

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DORSET, UK. March 4th, 2025 – Everyday Loans has today rebranded as Evlo, marking a new era in its mission to help meet the credit needs of the 16-17 million people who cannot access mainstream credit. Alongside the rebrand, Evlo has appointed consumer credit expert Deborah Green as Chief Operating Officer to help drive the company’s next stage of growth.

Evlo specialises in supporting customers who have been given the credit cold shoulder, those with little credit history or previous credit challenges. The rebrand embodies Evlo’s focus on financial inclusion, transparency, simplicity and customer-centricity. It signals a renewed emphasis on helping customers improve their credit scores and gain access to mainstream financial products, as opposed to just offering short-term lending solutions. The move also reflects Evlo’s desire to engage both non-prime and near-prime customers, helping as many people as possible regain control and build a creditworthy future.

The rebrand reflects Evlo’s evolution since its founding in 2006, as both the business and the non-prime lending market have changed significantly. Today, an estimated 16 to 17 million people in the UK have low or limited credit histories, up from 12 to 13 million in 2018. Many are locked out of traditional borrowing, pushing them toward unlicensed or unauthorised money lenders. 

The appointment of Deborah Green as Chief Operating Officer strengthens this new direction. Deborah began her career at Halifax in the early ’90s and has since had over 15 years of experience in the consumer credit sector, holding leadership roles at Vanquis and Cabot Financial. A consistent theme throughout her career has been supporting customers who have been locked out of mainstream lenders, making her a natural fit for Evlo’s mission. Deborah will oversee Evlo’s operations, help the team better understand the challenges facing customers, and connect them with their services. 

Jono Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“Evlo marks the beginning of a new era in our mission to tackle financial exclusion. This rebrand reflects our ambition to provide credit and lead the industry in responsible lending and accessibility. With Deborah’s expertise and passion for supporting those in financial hardship, we are strengthening our commitment to customers who need us most.”

Deborah Green, Chief Operating Officer, added:
“Throughout my career, I have been steadfast in my belief that truly understanding customer needs is the foundation of a great business. I have seen firsthand how limited access to credit can impact lives, sometimes preventing people from obtaining essential goods and services, which is why this is a great time to join Evlo as it embarks on its renewed mission to make a real difference for our customers. In a world that’s becoming more digital by the day, we believe the human touch still matters. At Evlo, our people meet customers face-to-face, listen, and find real solutions when it matters most”.

LONDON, UK. March 3rd, 2025 – All-in-one payment app Jeton has announced partnerships with elite-level footballers Alexis Mac Allister and Kou Itakura as it continues with ambitious growth plans.

Mac Allister and Itakura have become brand ambassadors for Jeton and are expected to bring fresh energy and visibility to the brand as they participate in various marketing campaigns.

Japanese centreback Itakura currently plays in the German Bundesliga for Borussia Monchengladbach alongside the Japanese national team, which he represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Alexis Mac Allister has become a key player for Liverpool as they battle for the Premier League title alongside his role in the Argentinian national team. 

The partnerships come after Jeton joined forces with Premier League Club West Ham United FC in 2021 and the iconic Polish team Legia Warsaw in 2024.

Spokesperson at Jeton said: “We are thrilled to welcome Alexis Mac Allister and Kou Itakura as brand ambassadors. These strategic collaborations reflect our core values and unwavering commitment to delivering better, faster solutions to a global audience.

“Although we have already solidified a worldwide position as a trusted online payment platform, we are gearing up to launch new features designed to enhance user convenience and global accessibility. 

“Additional currencies and seamless integration processes with e-commerce giants are on the horizon. To provide more global accessibility and security, we are adapting new encryption technologies in all operations. For a better user experience, the Jeton team is focusing on more personalized services for more efficient financial transactions for individuals and businesses worldwide.”

The new Jeton app is based on an easy-to-use interface and now has over one million users who trust Jeton with their personal finances and financial operations.

Exclusive surprises, giveaways, offers, and campaigns are on the way during 2025. Stay connected with Jeton for the latest updates and exclusive announcements by visiting Jeton’s website or following Jeton on social platforms. 

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LONDON, UK. February 28th, 2025 – Sun Spear Fund, an adaptive impact investment fund, today announced strategic seed investments in two pioneering technology startups addressing critical infrastructure challenges: The Charge Solution, a Cambridge University spin-out developing advanced wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles and Aqua Eye Tech, a Manila-based startup creating innovative IoT water management systems.

The investments reflect Sun Spear’s distinctive approach to identifying transformative technologies in spaces where traditional investors often hesitate. Both companies represent breakthrough innovations in their respective fields, with applications that address pressing environmental and infrastructure challenges across different geographies.

“These investments exemplify our approach to identifying patterns that others overlook and deploying capital where it can create optimal impact,” said David Meyer, Investment Director at Sun Spear Fund. “We see patterns emerging in both wireless charging and water management that signal major shifts in how these critical systems will function in the coming decades.”

The Charge Solution is developing advanced wireless charging technology for electric vehicles and autonomous systems using resonant electromagnetic induction. The company’s proprietary Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer technology enables vehicles to charge while in motion, potentially revolutionising EV adoption by reducing battery size requirements and extending driving range. The technology achieves 90-93% efficiency, comparable to conventional plug-in charging systems, while eliminating the need for physical connections. This position tolerance capability offers significant advantages for fleet operations, autonomous vehicles and public charging infrastructure.

Aqua Eye is developing sophisticated water management solutions using IoT technology and advanced analytics. The Manila-based startup’s integrated platform provides real-time monitoring, leak detection and predictive maintenance capabilities for urban water infrastructure. This technology addresses critical water security challenges in rapidly developing urban centres throughout Southeast Asia, offering substantial improvements in efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation. The system’s ability to detect leaks and optimise distribution could save millions of gallons of water annually in water-stressed regions.

These investments align with Sun Spear Fund’s philosophy of adaptive capital deployment – identifying opportunities where others see uncertainty and building positions that anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. The fund takes a measured approach to impact, believing that meaningful change requires both vision and precision.

“We don’t chase trends, we trace patterns,” explained Meyer. “Our investment thesis centres on identifying the spaces between conventional thinking where true innovation thrives. Both The Charge Solution and Aqua Eye operate in these intervals, developing solutions that address fundamental infrastructure challenges in novel ways.”

Sun Spear will take board observer positions with both companies, providing strategic guidance as they scale operations and enter their respective markets. The investments reflect Sun Spear’s focus on infrastructure solutions and environmental sustainability within its broader portfolio strategy.

The funding will support product development, team expansion and market entry strategies for both companies. Financial terms of the investments were not disclosed.

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LONDON, UK. February 25th, 2025 – Utelize Mobile has been named one of the UK’s 50 best-performing scale-up technology companies in the 2025 Megabuyte Emerging Stars awards and has been shortlisted for Best Performing Company | Telecoms Services.

The Emerging Stars awards recognise the UK’s leading mid-market technology businesses based on Megabuyte’s independent Scorecard methodology, which assesses companies across key financial and operational metrics. Utelize’s shortlisting highlights its strong performance and continued innovation in Enterprise Mobility Management.

Matt Atkinson, Managing Director of Utelize Mobile said: “After a really positive year for Utelize Mobile in which we registered solid growth (30%), obtained new funding and completed our first M&A deal, we’re delighted to be recognised in the Megabuyte Emerging Stars and we look forward to the next challenge of surpassing £10m in revenues and reaching the full Megabuyte 50”