BNKA launches new payments function for LATAM migrants in Europe
BNKA is enabling migrants in Europe to pay bills in Argentina.
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Redpin strengthens leadership team with key additions
The newest team member is CTO Yoav Flam, formerly in the same role at HelloFresh.
September 2024: Top five fintech funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to take place over September.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 27 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BNP Paribas, Visa, Solaris and more.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Outgo, Mifundo, Mesa, Simpler, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
September 2024: Top five core banking stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top core banking stories of the month.
Visa to buy AI-powered fraud detection firm Featurespace
Visa says it expects to close the transaction in FY 2025.
PayMate nears $400m acquisition of DigiAsia’s FaaS business
PayMate plans to list on the National Stock Exchange of India following the purchase.
September 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories in September.
India’s Cashfree Payments hires Nitin Pulyani as new head of product
The Bengaluru-based paytech is looking to expand its presence in India and the UAE.
September 2024: Top five new launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new product launches in September.
Nexi Group lands €220m financing from the EIB
The loan is the first to be granted by the EIB to a publicly listed company in the digital payments sector.
September 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
US Department of Justice files civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa
The DOJ alleges that Visa “illegally maintains a monopoly over debit network markets”.
Anadolubank Nederland pens five-year deal with Worldline for cloud-based instant payments solution
Worldline’s solution will ensure the bank’s compliance with new EU instant payments regulations.
Payments infrastructure start-up Kevin reportedly declared insolvent by court in Lithuania
Regional news outlet 15min reports that the court has now opened up a bankruptcy case.
US transportation paytech AtoB raises $130m in equity and debt funding
The Series C round was co-led by General Catalyst and Bloomberg Beta with support from Mastercard.
BIS’ Project Agorá to commence design phase with private sector participants confirmed
The project’s participants include Standard Chartered, Lloyds, Mastercard, Euroclear and BNP Paribas.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Loop, Primary, Sitewire, Savr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 20 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes JP Morgan, CSI, Revolut and more.
US fintech Orb raises $25m Series B funding to support billing platform growth
Founded in 2021, Orb has now raised $44.1 million in total funding to date.
Mangopay hires Sergi Herrero as new CEO as Romain Mazeries steps down
Herrero previously served as global director for payments and commerce partnerships at Meta.
Zambian fintech Lupiya partners Network International for debit card programme
The fintech is leveraging Network’s “comprehensive suite of card payment processing solutions”.
Buy now, pay later loans could provide consumers with a new, easy way to build credit
Once the BNPL data is folded into traditional credit scores it will be the first significant change in credit reporting in decades.
PayFi network Huma Finance raises $38m for on-chain expansion
The San Francisco-based start-up plans to expand its PayFi network on Solana and Stellar.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Datricks, PastPay, LineLeap, Kompasbank and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
KORT Payments takes over POS provider Barnet Technologies to drive “aggressive expansion”
Barnet provides POS systems for cannabis dispensaries and liquor stores across Canada.
Mastercard puts down $2.65bn for AI-powered threat intelligence platform Recorded Future
Insight Partners first acquired the platform in 2019 for $780 million.
UAE challenger Ruya Bank partners Network International for digital payment capabilities
Ruya Bank entered the market this year with a suite of Shariah-compliant retail banking services.
Paymob secures $22m Series B extension to continue GCC roll-out
The Cairo-based paytech has now raised $72 million in Series B funding.
Payment processor Clowd9 hires former Thredd tech lead Paul Hansford as new CTO
Hansford previously headed technology at Clowd9’s “distinguished competitor” Thredd.
Enfuce to launch dual-function E2 card in UK, France and Germany with Mastercard
E2 combines both debit and credit primary account numbers into one card.
Form3 bags $60m Series C extension with new investor British Patient Capital
Form3 previously closed a $160 million Series C in 2021 and received an investment from Visa in 2023.
Financial management software provider to SMEs, Finally, raises $50m equity and $150m debt
Florida-based Finally plans to expand its AI-powered business payments platform across the US.
Ireland-based paytech CleverCards hires former Edenred exec Ray Brash as COO
Ireland-based paytech CleverCards enables corporates to pay their consumers, employees, and vendors with virtual cards.
ISO 20022: The clock is ticking, so get ready
There’s no time like the present to ensure that you’re ready for the arrival of ISO 20022.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 6 September 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Mastercard, Paylocity, Tarabut and more.
Visa prepares for 2025 launch of Visa A2A in UK
Visa A2A features a formal dispute resolution process and easier-to-manage payment permissions.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 15 | FedNow one year on – the growth of RTP in the US
In this podcast episode, we chat with Anu Somani, Head of Global Payables and Embedded Payments at US Bank.
Paylocity to acquire spend management platform Airbase for $325m
The deal is expected to close “in the first or second quarter of fiscal 2025”.
