Pay.UK hires former HSBC exec Fiona Bradshaw as director of payments
Bradshaw moves from a seven-year tenure as head of innovation for global payments at HSBC.
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UK paytech myPOS expands footprint in France with Toporder acquisition
The deal for Toporder marks myPOS’s first acquisition.
SAMA signs agreement to bring Google Pay to KSA in 2025
Google Pay is set to launch through the Saudi payments network mada.
Top five advantages of being an early adopter of payment tech
Early adoption of new technology is one of the strongest ways to differentiate yourself from competitors.
PSR unveils three key commitments for final phase of payments strategy
The PSR will continue to deliver the strategy in collaboration with the FCA and Bank of England.
Barclays reportedly in talks with Apple to replace Goldman Sachs as new Apple Card partner
Synchrony Financial is also reportedly in the running for the partnership, according to Reuters.
How the rise of fintech in Southeast Asia is powering financial inclusion
The growth of fintech in Southeast Asia was a key talking point at the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Hyperline, Nilus, Klearly, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Recharge lands £38m facility with ABN Amro to fuel acquisitions
Recharge aims to close “two to three” acquisition deals in 2025.
Unicaja partners with Fiserv to advance payments solutions in Spain
The companies aim to develop new tools that “enhance the omnichannel processing of all payment methods”.
Block fined $80m by US state regulators over alleged violations of BSA and AML rules
The settlement follows a multistate enforcement effort involving 48 US state financial regulators.
Brace yourself: Europe’s payments revolution is here
The IPR coming into force represents a significant shift in the European payments landscape.
LemFi lands $53m Series B to tap new markets
The round brings LemFi’s total capital raised to $86 million.
Boost Payment Solutions appoints Rinku Sharma as new CTO
Sharma succeeds Rick Kenneally as CTO, who retired last year after serving since 2020.
Srini Rajamani appointed CEO of Opus Technologies to spearhead innovation and growth
New CEO Srini Rajamani has a visionary approach and extensive industry expertise in banking and financial services.
MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payment services
The all-equity deal is valued at $175 million, according to a Fox Business report.
Float Financial raises $48.5m in Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs
The Canadian fintech says it will use the investment to “further broaden its product suite”.
Goetz Moeller joins German paytech Unzer as new CFO
Moeller joins from Nexi Group, where he served as CFO and finance director for the DACH region.
Banking Circle boosts international expansion with acquisition of Australian Settlements Limited
Banking Circle, based in Luxembourg, has operated in Australia through its subsidiary BC Payments since 2023.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Dataships, JeelPay, Nevermined, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
JP Morgan files lawsuits against fellow Viva Wallet shareholder WeRealize and four Viva Wallet board members
The US bank first acquired a 48.5% stake in Viva Wallet back in 2022.
Mashreq Bank completes sale of majority stake in Neopay for $385m
Dgpays and Arcapita formed a consortium to acquire the majority stake in Neopay.
Irish paytech NomuPay bags $37m in latest funding round
NomuPay previously raised $53.6 million in 2023.
Former Uber CFO Nelson Chai joins DailyPay board as executive chair
Chai joins the DailyPay board following a five-year tenure as CFO of Uber.
Uruguay’s dLocal lands API licence from FCA, paving the way for UK expansion
DLocal has also been chosen by the UK ICC to be a partner in its Trade for Prosperity programme.
Payroll software provider OnPay raises over $100m in new funding
The funding includes $63 million in Series B equity financing and a debt facility with MC Credit Partners.
Former Man Group CEO Lord Stanley Fink joins Curve as new board chair
Curve says it will leverage Lord Fink’s experience and leadership to “explore new markets”.
Top ten e-invoicing challenges for multinational companies
How to successfully navigate e-invoicing challenges to be well-positioned for growth and long-term success.
EU PSPs brace for first Instant Payments Regulation implementation deadline
From 9 January, select PSPs must be able to receive instant credit transfers and credit accounts within 10 seconds.
Tranch acquired by Elite to enhance payment solutions for global law firms
Elite says acquiring Tranch will improve its ability to “augment” law firms’ financial processes.
SC Ventures debuts new invoicing and billing platform Labamu for APAC SMEs
The platform aims to help SMEs “streamline operations, increase sales and access integrated financial services”.
Egyptian fintech PayMint launches Meeza prepaid card offering in partnership with ADIB-Egypt
PayMint has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to roll out the new offering.
DLocal reportedly exploring potential sale
Reuters reports that dLocal has enlisted Morgan Stanley to assess acquisition interest from potential buyers.
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Fiserv snaps up Canadian EWA fintech Payfare in $147m deal
The purchase price reflects a 90% premium over Payfare’s closing share price on 20 December.
CFPB sues Zelle operator and major banks for “widespread fraud” on payment network
The lawsuit comes as the CFPB advances its agenda before its anticipated overhaul by the Trump administration.
Samantha Seaton to step down as Moneyhub CEO after eight years at the helm
Board chair Anne de Kerckhove will serve as interim executive chair during the CEO search.
