After nearly two decades navigating risk, compliance, and operations across some of the UK’s biggest payment institutions, Adam George has joined Wallester as Head of UK Operations, Resilience & Outsourcing. His career has spanned fraud preventio…
Wallester’s compliance leaders Indrek Tibar and Aivar Paul joined top regulators, industry experts, and fintech specialists at AML Tallinn 2025 – the leading anti-money laundering and financial crime conference in the Nordic-Baltic region. Thei…
Wallester has been ranked 231st on the 2025 Sifted 250, a prestigious list recognising Europe’s fastest-growing startups by revenue. Now in its second year, the Sifted 250 highlights companies that are not only scaling rapidly but also proving genuin…
In today’s global economy, business doesn’t wait for banking hours. Campaigns launch overnight, suppliers send invoices across time zones, and payments need to move at the speed of opportunity. Waiting until the next business day to exchange currenci…
With more than a decade of experience in payments, Edouard Roca has seen the industry from every angle. He began his career in traditional banking at Société Générale, then moved to FIME, a well-known payments lab and consultancy, and today he drives…
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a cornerstone of Wallester’s long-term strategy. We believe growth isn’t measured by financial results alone, but also by the impact we create for people and communities. That’s why Wallester has partnered wit…
On 10 September 2025, Wallester officially opened its new office in Cannes with an evening of celebration, connection, and vision for the future. The event marked a major milestone in our French expansion and reinforced our commitment to supporting c…
At Wallester, we believe in backing young Estonians with the talent, ambition, and drive to chase their dreams beyond borders. This year, we’re proud to support Emili Nurk, a 16-year-old student and promising pole vaulter from Tallinn, as she embarks…
Mikhail Sidorov knows how to build things. As the founder of two multiple award-winning marketing agencies, he’s spent the last 15+ years helping global brands craft culture-forward campaigns, grow market share, and turn marketing from a cost centre…
We’re proud to share that our CTO, Andrei Gornostajev, was invited to speak on the AWS Smart Business Podcast, the flagship series from Amazon Web Services highlighting the people and platforms shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. In this in-depth…
We’re thrilled to announce that Edgars Valmers has joined Wallester as our new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – a move that strengthens our leadership team as we scale our operations across Europe. A Proven Leader in Fintech and Banking Edgars…
At first glance, when a company appoints a new Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), the move might seem like another box-ticking exercise in corporate governance. But for Wallester, the latest hire is anything but routine. In July 2025, Indrek Tibar—…
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Wallester has won three major industry awards in recent weeks, further solidifying our position as a frontrunner in European fintech innovation. At this year’s Europe Fintech Awards, Wallester was honoured…
On Saturday, June 28, Wallesterians from across Europe gathered in Estonia for our annual summer party – and it was epic. The theme of this year’s bash was Miami Vice, and we went all out to bring the heat and passion, even though the Estonian…
With a career that bridges agency and in-house roles, Maksim Piskarev brings a rare dual perspective to the fast-moving world of performance marketing. Now leading Wallester’s performance marketing strategy, Maksim shares his approach to growth, data…
With a career spanning investment banking, asset management, and senior leadership roles in fintech, Rein Ojavere brings a uniquely broad and practical perspective to risk management. Now stepping into the role of Head of Risk at Wallester, he’s task…
Money20/20 Europe isn’t just another industry conference; it’s where the future of finance takes shape. Bringing together thousands of fintech professionals, tech pioneers, regulators, and decision-makers, it’s the place where ideas turn into partner…
On 21st May 2025, we celebrated an important partnership at our Tallinn offices as part of our ongoing international collaboration efforts as we hosted Valérie Gooris, representing Sophia Antipolis, and Amine Bennani, International Project Manager &#…
