US paytech start-up Forward lands $16m seed round
Forward aims to collaborate with SaaS firms to increase their revenue by “two to three times”.
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May 2024: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories during May.
May 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches during May.
US fintech Solutions by Text lands $110m in growth financing
The firm claims to be the world’s first “FinText” company.
Remittance start-up Félix Pago bags $15.5m Series A funding
The firm enables Latino workers in the US to send money abroad via WhatsApp.
Former Stripe exec Gang Wang joins Nuvei as CTO
Wang succeeds Max Attias, who is transitioning to the role of CIO.
White paper: Bridging the gap between data science and decision-making in financial services
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CFPB says BNPL firms must comply with credit card consumer protection rules for billing disputes and refunds
BNPL firms will now be required to investigate disputes, refund returned products and provide billing statements.
FinovateSpring 2024: Rethinking customer experience and boosting diversity in financial services
FinovateSpring 2024 concluded on Thursday after a day filled with thought-provoking panels and keynotes.
FinovateSpring 2024: Mobile payments and understanding Gen Z dominate day two
FinovateSpring 2024 sustained its momentum over day two with a line-up of informative debates and keynotes.
Payments fintech Vitesse raises $93m Series C funding to fuel US expansion efforts
Vitesse has also appointed former 10x Banking chief Curt Hess as its new US executive president.
Visa seeks to “revolutionise the card” with array of new product launches
New products include a Passkey service, Visa data tokens and the Visa Flexible Credential for payments.
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Paytech start-up Aeropay raises $20m Series B for platform and partnership development
The US-based start-up has also introduced its new “homegrown bank aggregator” called Aerosync.
TabaPay pulls the plug on proposed deal to acquire Synapse assets
The company previously announced its intention to purchase Synapse’s assets last month.
Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo bags $70m in equity financing
Aplazo has now secured over $100 million in equity financing since its formation in 2020.
Corpay to purchase AP automation platform Paymerang from Aldrich Capital for $475m
The transfer of Paymerang from Aldrich Capital to Corpay is expected to close this quarter.
New US paytech Fractal launches with aim to become “SaaS companies’ preferred payment method”
The start-up’s solution seeks to provides SaaS firms with a pre-built embeddable payment service.
PayTech Awards USA 2024 nominations are now open!
Submissions for the PayTech Awards USA 2024 are now open, with the entry deadline set for 12 July 2024.
Reimagining the future of money: freedom-bearing, human-centric
Protecting privacy is critical for digital money and CBDCs in order to obtain public trust.
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.
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.
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
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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.
Thunes to boost US footprint with acquisition of Tilia
Tilia is to rebrand as Thunes and maintain operations from San Francisco.
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.
Stripe raises $694m through share sale to provide employee liquidity
The company had previously announced the tender offer to provide employee liquidity in February.
