B2B Payments

Does regulation pose a threat to buy now, pay later market growth?

The BNPL market has seen a financial boon in recent years, creating market leading behemoths like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay – who are all recording strong growth on the back of clear market demand. Could a growing call for regulation in the sector change this?

Here’s what to expect as Singapore and Australia begin negotiating their new cross-border FinTech...

The Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement was announced in June as a bid to boost the two countries’ digital economies. Now they’ve begun the talks for real.

US-based payments company SwipeSum bags $1.1m in its funding round

SwipeSum, which is designed to help businesses find the best payments solution, has nabbed $1.1m in its funding round.

PayTech TreviPay acquires Baton in undisclosed deal

TreviPay, a payment and credit management firm for B2Bs, has snapped up fellow PayTech Baton Financial Services for an undisclosed fee.

Brex-rival Ramp more than doubles valuation to $3.9bn after Thiel’s Founders Fund-led round

FinTech startup that offers corporate cards and software for managing employee expenses Ramp valued at $3.9bn after a $300m funding round led by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

Cross-border QR payments introduced in Thailand, Indonesia in pilot trial

A trial conducted by central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will see the implementation of cross-border QR payments across both countries.

How can traditional banks deal with the coming wave of embedded finance?

The embedded finance market is currently going from strength to strength. Thanks to companies like PayPal and Klarna, many non-financial institutions are integrating financial services into their platforms. As the sector continues to expand, how can traditional banks compete?

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs raises more capital

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs has received a $50m investment from London-headquartered investment firm Vitruvian Partners.

The 38 FinTech funding rounds raised last week highlight the success of payments companies...

While the payments industry has reason to celebrate, last week also proved a boon for 38 FinTech companies closing investment rounds. The FinTech industry returned...
Mondu and Mangopay join forces to revolutionise B2B marketplace payments

Mondu and Mangopay join forces to revolutionise B2B marketplace payments

Mondu, a rapidly evolving B2B payments company, and Mangopay, a modular payment infrastructure provider, have announced a significant collaboration.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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