People News

PayPal

PayPal hires Expedia veteran as chief product officer

PayPal has appointed John Kim as executive vice president, chief product officer effective September 26, 2022.

Mox, Mastercard team to launch new tool to simplify card payment process

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a new tool that allows Mox users to flip between spending on an all-in-one debit and credit card.

Wonga hires new CFO to steer turnaround

UK lender Wonga has hired Joanna Baker as its new CFO as the firm attempt to restructure in the face of stricter regulation.

LendInvest lands ?150m Barclays, HSBC partnership to aid UK property market

PropTech company LendInvest has secured a partnership with banking giants HSBC and Barclays that will funnel ?150m into the UK property space.

FinTech Wales eyes global FinTechs with business accelerator launch

FinTech Wales has introduced the FinTech Wales Foundry - a zero-equity business accelerator that pairs global FinTechs with leading Welsh financial institutions.
Digital ID verification RegTech OCR Labs Global names new CEO

Digital ID verification RegTech OCR Labs Global names new COO

Digital ID verification platform OCR Labs Global has hired Joshua Read as its new COO, as part of its international expansion efforts.Read joined OCR...

Russian central bank to initiate digital ruble pilot

The central bank of Russia has revealed it is planning to begin a pilot test for a digital ruble with 12 of the country’s top banks.

Lending Club hires PayPal head of credit to lead it into new sectors

Lending Club is hiring Steve Allocca PayPal global head of credit as its president as the lender continues to move away from the scandal that overturned its fortunes last year.

Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe

London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.

Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform

Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

Download the free AIFinTech100 report

FREE

Download the AIFinTech100 report for 2023 with details on each solution

120,000+ FinTech leaders get exclusive industry stories delivered every week