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RegTech Kyckr brings in Tesco CEO Benny Higgins

Irish RegTech company Kyckr is set to bring in global banking executive Benny Higgins as non-executive chair.

Australian RegTech Lucsan brings in Stuart Frith

Lucsan, an Australian RegTech specialising in data analytics, has hired Stuart Frith in a move to further accelerate growth.

Wonga hires new CFO to steer turnaround

UK lender Wonga has hired Joanna Baker as its new CFO as the firm attempt to restructure in the face of stricter regulation.

Ex-Google payments head joins Wells Fargo’s Innovation Group

Peggy Mangot, who used to head up Google’s partnership management, payments & commerce division, has joined Wells Fargo’s innovation group.

PayU brings on former PayPal senior director as CCO

Payment services provider PayU is bringing on former PayPal senior director Matthias Setzer as global chief commercial officer. He joins the firm having spent 12 years at PayPal.

Prosper looks to new CEO amid tough year for P2P lenders

There’s change coming at the top of online lender Prosper Marketplace with CEO Aaron Vermut leaving the company at the end of the month.

Lloyds Bank looks to hire head of FinTech discovery

Lloyds Bank is looking for fresh talent to improve its digital strategy with a job posting for a new head of fintech discovery at the banking group.

Lending Club hires new CFO to lead through turbulent times

Lending Club has brought in its new CFO. Thomas Casey is joining the wavering peer-to-peer lending company following the departure of Carrie Dolan.

InsurTech firm Oscar hires new chief medical officer

New York InsurTech startup Oscar is hiring Shaden Marzouk as its new chief medical officer. A neurosurgeon and US army veteran, Marzouk will replace Aran Ron in the role.

Allianz hires new CEO for InsurTech unit

German insurance giant Allianz has hired a new CEO for its InsurTech incubator Allianz X. Peter Borchers will join the firm from Deutsche Telekom, where he founded the company’s hub:raum incubator.

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