This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 29/06

This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 29/06

Equifax UK has appointed Phil McGilvray as the new managing director for its debt services business, which incorporates TDX Group and Indesser . He will manage the growth and ongoing development of the Equifax debt services businesses in the UK and Spain. Fabian Vandenreydt , innovation ecosystem advisor to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) , has joined the advisory board of RE5Q . The real estate AI and technology platform said Vandenreydt brings a wealth of knowledge in technology, capital markets and corporate innovation. Diginex Limited , recently rebranded as EQONEX Group , has appointed Chris Ashe as group chief technology officer. He will lead the roll out of EQONEX's technology and product roadmap. Ashe previously held the position of CTO at virtual bank Mox. Meanwhile, LPA Group , the capital market technology firm, has expanded its French office with two new senior hires. Michael Lemke is head of client delivery solutions, while Vincent Stefanović is client director sales for the buy-side. Visa has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tink , the European open banking platform. Visa will pay €1.8billion, inclusive of cash and retention incentives, to acquire Tink . Furthermore, Tink will retain its brand and current management