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Crypto firms scramble to stop FTX collapse causing ‘cascade’ of chaos

Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are scrambling to reassure customers that their funds are safe following the collapse of FTX. The CEO of Crypto.com downplayed concerns of a crypto market contagion during a Q&A session on YouTube on Monday, claiming that the exchange has a “tremendously strong balance sheet”. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who heads rival exchange Binance, announced that his company was forming an “industry wide recovery fund” aimed at assisting exchanges and other cryptocurrency platforms facing a liquidity crisis. CZ said the fund was intended...
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Record breaking UK football transfer window tops £1.94bn but what role does FX play?

This article is by Simon Hughes – Director, Head of 360 trading at IFX Payments This September, the Premier League closed on what has been a record-breaking summer transfer window. The total spend amounted to a huge €2.25bn (£1.94bn), which...
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Hibernian FC Extend Partnership With IFX Payments

Hibernian FC have today announced an upscaled partnership with our Foreign Exchange partner, IFX Payments. Hibernian FC and IFX Payments are delighted to have agreed an upscaled extension to our current partnership following a valuable year where IFX have handled...
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LOOKING AHEAD: 2022 Fintech Predictions and Reflections

2021 was the year of recovery and opportunity for many, following months of disruption caused by the pandemic. But whilst many industries have struggled to bounce back from the disruption, many Fintechs have managed to thrive in a somewhat hostile...
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Set your business up for sales success in a post-pandemic world

Dean Fiveash, Head of FinTech Sales, IFX Without doubt the Coronavirus pandemic impacted every aspect of our lives and fundamentally changed the way in which we all conduct business. From the widespread adoption of working from home, to the amplified...
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Why international business presence is the key to post Brexit success

As the clocks turned 2020 into 2021 the UK left the European Union after 47 years. The decision divided the country, and businesses were forced to adapt to – and comply with new regulations. Certain industries were clearly more affected...
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Championing women in business

Engaging women in taking up roles in the business sector and the advancement of female talent has long been at the top of business agendas and conversations. Despite this, reports are still showing that only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs...
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The Trials of Developing a Fintech Product

The emergence of FinTech disrupters and innovators has given customers and companies better ways to pay online, as well as the ability to make cross-border payments and book foreign exchange in more secure and simple ways than ever before. The...
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IFX Payments appoints Tony Brown as new Head of Compliance

The appointment looks to bolster the company’s standing as a champion of regulation in the payments industry London, 30 August 2021. IFX Payments, the global fintech company, today announces the appointment of Tony Brown as its new Head of Compliance...
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IFX Payments enhance Partnership with Brentford FC.

Official FX Partner become a Platinum Partner with new deal agreed. Brentford Football Club are pleased to announce that IFX Payments has strengthened its relationship with The Bees to become an Official Platinum Partner ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League...
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Embracing innovation in payments & technology

Embracing innovation in payments & technology After years of building a successful telephone brokerage business, it became clear to us that the foreign exchange industry was becoming increasingly saturated. More and more market entrants were offering what was swiftly becoming...
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IFX Payments promote Will Marwick to CEO role

IFX Payments promote Will Marwick to CEO role IFX Payments, the global fintech company, today announces that Nick Williams will step down as CEO after successfully leading the business for 16 years. He will transition to the role of executive...
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Over £3,000 raised in IFX Rowing Challenge

In the spirit of light-hearted competition, our Head of Fintech Dean Fiveash, and Head of 360 Simon Hughes, battled it out in a half-marathon row to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity in support of the incredible work...
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IFX Payments proudly supports GOSH

IFX Payments proudly supports Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity. Every day, 619 children and young people from across the UK arrive at GOSH for life-changing treatments. The incredible work undertaken by this extraordinary hospital has always depended on...