What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 17 | What’s next for BNPL?
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Gaurav Sethi, chief product and strategy officer for Citizens Pay.
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Japanese paytech unicorn Opn acquires US firm MerchantE
Both firms will share technology and best practices, as well as jointly develop new products and services.
Effective ways to improve and expand digital payment methods for businesses
Introducing digital payment methods and ensuring adoption can be a challenge many businesses find daunting.
Africa’s Cellulant partners Mastercard for online e-commerce payments
Cellulant’s customers can now pay online wherever Mastercard is accepted via the Tingg wallet.
Innovation in payments – how merchants can get it right
When it comes to the future of payments, moving money instantaneously with ease and transparency is key.
Fostering flexible, easy-to-use solutions for cross-border money movement
Visa B2B Connect: cross-border money movement represents a $10tn opportunity.
Giving control of digital payment credentials to consumers
Card issuers should provide tools for consumers to easily manage their digital payment credentials.
LatAm paytech Kushki acquires Mexico’s Billpocket
Kushki says Billpocket will help it grow its paytech business threefold in Mexico.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 7 October 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Global PSP Worldline obtains 40% stake in Dutch Online Payment Platform
OPP founder and CEO between them own the remaining 60% of the company.
Billtrust snapped up by EQT Private Equity in $1.7bn deal
The deal, set to close in Q1 2023, will see Billtrust become a private company.
Could the UK PSR’s review of card fees boost B2B credit card payments?
Businesses are foggier on the cost of their credit card payments than any other payment type.
Enterprise tech provider NCR to split into separate digital commerce and ATM firms
NCR says the split will “unlock value” for the company’s shareholders.
The importance of card and mobile money interoperability in Africa
For the African fintech revolution to reach its true potential, interoperability needs to be completely borderless.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 9 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Apple Pay edges out Mastercard with more than $6tn in ATV
Only Visa now stands in the way of Apple Pay reaching the top spot globally.
Diebold Nixdorf hires Joe Myers as executive vice president
Myers will head up the US firm’s banking business, handling sales and solutions delivery.
Fana launches to unite enterprises, charities and consumers on one platform
UK-based Fana is now preparing to launch a seed funding round.
Paytech start-up CabbagePay launches in the US
The firm’s prebuilt CabbageLink technology can be integrated into mobile apps and online stores.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Farther, BankiFi, Highbeam and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
PayTech Awards 2022 Winner: Gr4vy – Best Cloud Payments Solution
Gr4vy is the only payment orchestration platform built natively in the cloud with dependable cloud-native serverless infrastructure.
Paytech consultancy Focused Labs joins Stripe partner ecosystem
Focused Labs builds custom software products and integrations, including core payments infrastructure.
Klasha names former PayPal exec Ayman Jawhar as new CPO
Jawhar’s appointment follows the recent hiring of Nile Younis as Klasha’s new chief commercial officer.
State of play: BNPL
BNPL has become one of the most divisive credit products of the modern age.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 – nomination deadline extended
The deadline for nominations for the Banking Tech Awards 2022 is now Friday 19 August.
KeyBank taps BlueSnap to facilitate cross-border e-commerce payments
KeyBank says BlueSnap’s operating model will give clients the flexibility to process global payments.
Equifax acquires chargeback fraud prevention firm Midigator
Midigator automates the chargeback dispute response process and provides real-time data to businesses.
B2B e-commerce paytech Balance raises $56m in Series B round
The fresh capital takes the company’s total funding to $87 million.
Apple sued over alleged “anti-competitive” Apple Pay practices
The lawsuit alleges Apple “coerces” consumers who use its devices into using Apple Pay for contactless payments.
Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winner: Citizens Pay – Best Innovation
What retailers need to know about buy now, pay later (BNPL).
New paytech Argyle Payments launches in the US
Argyle will support payments for small and midsize merchants in “high-margin” specialty markets.
Banking Technology Magazine July / August 2022 issue out now
Cover story: MAKING THE DREAM WORK – Helping Ukraine in a planet-friendly way.
Deuna lands $30m in Series A funding round
Deuna plans to use the funds to expand into Latin America, develop its product and hire new talent.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 8 July 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
New digital payment platform Kasheesh launches in US
Kasheesh reduces the cost burden on individual cards and helps users build their credit scores.
Worldline completes acquisition of Eurobank’s merchant acquiring business in Greece
As part of a joint venture with Eurobank, Worldline will hold an 80% stake in the new company.
Congratulations to the PayTech Awards 2022 winners!
The winners and highly commended were announced in a ceremony at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
Know what you code: the most important factor to launching a successful FinOps start-up
Use the tools of the trade to build your start-up from the ground up. Give your customers what they want. Lead by example.
The next frontier in global payments goes beyond borders
Payments will become more inclusive to both consumers and merchants.
Fintech Unlimint to become Telegram’s official payment provider
The integration will allow Telegram users to purchase services and goods directly through the messenger.
