B2B Payments

Visa buys stake in Global Processing Services

Payment giant Visa has made a strategic investment into Global Processing Services (GPS), a payments issuer processor.

MoneyGram teams up with Checkout.com for Visa collaboration

Cross-border transactions company MoneyGram has expanded its Visa debit card deposit service across Europe in a new collaboration with Checkout.com, Europe's most valuable privately owned FinTech.

FinTech firm Pollinate raises $50m in Series C round

London-based FinTech Pollinate has closed a $50m Series C round led by Insight Partners.

Saudi Payments teams with IBM, Mastercard to launch instant payment system

Saudi Arabia’s only financial payments company Saudi Payments (SP) has introduced ‘sarie’ – an instant payments system – in collaboration with IBM and Mastercard.

Thunes scores $60m in Series B after 100% YoY growth

Singapore-based Thunes, a B2B payments company, has bagged $60m in its Series B after a 100% growth rate over the past year.

Checkout.com expands Estonia footprint with Icefire acquisition

Payments solutions provider Checkout.Com has purchased Estonian software development firm Icefire for an undisclosed fee.

Boubyan unveils mobile-only Islamic bank in UK market

Kuwaiti-based Boubyan Bank has introduced a digital-centric, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK.

Trendyol secures Decacorn status following Softbank-backed funding round

Turkish e-commerce platform Trendyol has become Turkey’s first Decacorn company after recent funding of $1.5bn lifted its valuation to $16.5bn.

Kevin Durant and Andre Igoudala are among the stars to back Jeeves’ second funding...

Expense management platform Jeeves has reached a valuation of $500m, after it closed its star-studded Series B round on $57m.

CBDCs to create ‘inevitable changes’ to payments landscape, McKinsey warns

A report by McKinsey has outlined the key challenges financial companies facing from the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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