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BANKING software firm Vipera advanced after announcing a partnership with cloud banking platform Mambu.

Vipera makes software for banks to provide mobile services to customers for things such as contactless payments and loyalty cards.

Mambu allows lenders to quickly access markets all around the world online.

The two companies hope to win customers by using their products in conjunction.

Shares in Vipera rose 8.9pc, or 0.5p, to 6.12p.