Digital platform Crowded deploys Visa Direct for international money transfers
The capability enables the platform’s users to transfer funds to any eligible Visa account globally.
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ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Backflip, Ansa, Salmon, Firenze and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLASTIC MEASURES – Banking must follow a more sustainable path.
Nayax acquires Brazilian paytech VMtecnologia to propel LatAm expansion
The deal has a total potential consideration of up to $27 million based on certain conditions.
Bank of Spain grants Amadeus’ Outpayce EMI licence
The fintech can now to accept funds, issue pre-paid debit cards and facilitate money transfers in Spain.
PPRO names Bronwyn Boyle as new chief information security officer
Boyle has previously held leadership roles at Mambu, IBM, Barclays, and Lloyds Banking Group.
State of play: the future of credit
Alternative data sources will be key to ensuring the future of credit is affordable, inclusive, and accessible.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
The new system is powered by the open-source payment platform Mojaloop.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
EPAA forms working group with IBM, HSBC, AP+, and PayPal to explore quantum-safe cryptography
The WG-QSC intends to publish its initial findings ahead of Sibos in October 2024.
Paystand buys Teampay to enhance B2B payments platform with corporate spend management
Partially financed by Stifel Venture Banking, the deal marks Paystand’s second acquisition in two years.
Stripe to go live with USDC stablecoin payments this summer
The service will enable customers to transact USDC stablecoins via Solana, Ethereum and Polygon.
Risk orchestration: addressing the misconceptions – hub platform vs true orchestration performance
There’s a genuine bottom-line benefit to be realised through effective risk orchestration of your compliance processes.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fintoc, Bokra, RockFi, Bump and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Plastic and dollars: confronting the environmental impact of consumerism and banking technology
We must ensure that banking technology follows a more planet-friendly path than plastic.
UK paytech myPOS names Mario Shiliashki as new CEO
Shiliashki has previously held leadership roles at industry giants including PayPal and Mastercard.
B2B micropayments platform DT One names Claudio Di Zanni as new CEO
Di Zanni’s appointment comes as DT One readies for its “next phase of innovation and growth”.
Thunes to boost US footprint with acquisition of Tilia
Tilia is to rebrand as Thunes and maintain operations from San Francisco.
Bird taps Airwallex to power international payments operations
Airwallex’s tech will power Bird’s in-house foreign exchange engine and issuing solution.
Nium names Alexandra Johnson as first chief payments officer
The former Bank of America exec is to lead Nium’s strategy in the newly-created role.
The essential buyer’s guide for risk orchestration software
Crucial insights for fintechs seeking risk orchestration platform vendors to streamline their customer lifecycle and regulatory screening.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Toku, Tabs, Kamina, Lemon and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Klarna to launch credit card offering in the US “over the next few months”
The US is set to be Klarna Card’s fourth market of entry, following earlier launches in Sweden, Germany and the UK.
BNPL firm Laybuy reportedly on the lookout for new buyer to potentially go private
The New Zealand-based firm is currently listed on the Catalist stock exchange with a value of around $5.4 million.
Danish paytech Flatpay bags €45m in Series B funding
Following the recent fundraise, Flatpay’s valuation has now surpassed €100 million.
UK Finance engages Quant and R3 to support Regulated Liability Network experimentation phase
UK Finance says the experimentation phase of its Regulated Liability Network will run until summer 2024.
BharatPe names Nalin Negi as permanent CEO
Negi has acted as BharatPe’s interim CEO since Suhail Sameer’s departure last year.
Stripe raises $694m through share sale to provide employee liquidity
The company had previously announced the tender offer to provide employee liquidity in February.
Pomelo Group names Steve Vickers as new CEO
Vickers succeeds the firm’s co-founder Vincent Choi, who will join Pomelo’s strategic advisory board.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Mimo, TransferGo, Smartpay, Adro and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Mastercard to realign organisational structure with three new divisions
Mastercard’s three new units are Core Payments, Commercial and New Payment Flows, and Services.
Nuvei lands Singapore MPI licence for APAC expansion
The licencing follows the paytech’s $6.3 billion acquisition by Advent International.
Opus CEO Praveen TM on driving AI transformation in banking and payments
Praveen TM, CEO of Opus Technologies: “Innovation is the only way to survive in this competitive market.”
ECB names participants for new trials to explore settlement of wholesale transactions in central bank money
The testing will begin on 13 May this year, with the aim to explore several potential use cases.
UK paytech TerraPay handed MPI licence by MAS in fresh push for APAC expansion
TerraPay says it will leverage the licence to “strengthen existing and new partnerships” in the APAC region.
B2B BNPL fintech Hokodo lands €100m debt facility from Viola Credit
Hokodo says the financing will enable it to facilitate over €1.5 billion in B2B transactions over the next two years.
BankPro taps Arroweye to launch dual interface debit cards in the Caribbean
US-based Arroweye will support BankPro’s card programme with its on-demand production model.
Worldline and Crédit Agricole unveil new merchant payments joint venture CAWL
The joint venture will offer payment acceptance and payment acquisition solutions for merchants in France.
CAB Payments to expand into the EEA after securing European PSP licence
CAB Payments Europe has been granted a PSP licence from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
