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Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English, an online English-learning platform operating in over 30 countries, and dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, have recently announced a significant partnership.

Chinese regulators halt Ant’s IPO

The Ant Technology Group's public listing was expected to be the biggest IPO ever, but now Chinese regulators have suspended the stock market debut.

Commercetools bags $145m funding round

Commercetools, an API ecommerce platform, has collected $145m in a funding round from venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.

HyperPay closes funding to support growth across Egypt and GCC

HyperPay, a Saudi Arabia-based payment service provider, has closed an eight-digit funding round.
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Capital One continues FinTech shopping spree with Paribus buy

Capital One is acquiring price tracking startup Paribus in an undisclosed deal. The deal follows the banks’ previous acquisition of startups including Bundle, Level Money and Adaptive Path.

Tyro Payments latest FinTech to seek IPO

Tyro Payments has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Ghana-based Zeepay bags $10m investment

Ghana-based Zeepay bags $10m investment

Ghana-based PayTech company Zeepay has reportedly raised $10m in a funding round.

Bottlepay unveils cross-border payments app in Europe

Real-time global payments system Bottlepay has rolled out its payments app across Europe.

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?

Ex-eBay exec-founded loyalty programme provider Wildfire Systems reels in $15m

E-commerce startup that powers cashback for online social sharing recommendations Wildfire Systems landed $15m in its first round of venture capital funding co-led by TTV Capital and QED Investors.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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