Company News

New York Racing Association extends contract with Alessa to boost its AML capabilities

Racing organisation and gaming facility New York Racing Association (NYRA) has extended its contract with AML compliance solution provider Alessa for sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
Frankfurt

Frankfurt wins bid to host EU’s new AML Authority

Frankfurt has been selected to house the new Authority for AML and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA).

Funding Xchange has bagged ?8m in new funding round led by Downing Ventures and...

London-based FinTech Funding Xchange has secured ?8m in a new funding round, leaving the door open for the company to accelerate the development and rollout of new solutions.
Visa

Visa unveils new incoming CEO

Visa has named Ryan McInerney as the new chief executive of Visa effective from February 1, 2023.  

BNPL regulatory crackdown on the horizon as UK Treasury launches consultation

The Treasury has unveiled a consultation on the policy options for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector as potentially firmer regulation on the market comes into sight.

Lydia teams with Cashbee to establish savings accounts offering

French mobile payments company Lydia has partnered with compatriot FinTech Cashbee to add saving accounts to its platform.
Finmore

Finmore revolutionizes US financial landscape with new launch

Finmore, a pioneering FinTech and social impact enterprise, officially commenced operations in the United States this week.

Westpac accused of 23 million anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism breaches

One of Australia’s biggest banks could be facing massive fines after the country’s top financial accused it of breaking the law 23 million times.
SMEs

Why lack of technology is holding SMEs back

A recent study by expense management solution TripActions has found SMEs could be losing up to ?25m in extra revenue due to a lack of technology.

PayTech Selfbook secures $25m in Tiger Global-headed Series A

Hotel payment software platform Selfbook has raised $25m from a Series A funding round led by Tiger Global Management.

News Stories

Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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