E-commerce

Cybersecurity experts warn about Black Friday scams

As customers around the globe race to claim the best Black Friday deals, cybersecurity experts warn them to look out for scams.

Why the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week paint a bittersweet picture for cybersecurity...

InsurTech and cybersecurity companies were among the 34 FinTech companies that raised money last week, but Covid-19 continues to haunt the industry.

FinTech provider Autobooks draws $25m investment led by MissionOG

Small business payment and accounting services platform Autobooks raised $25m in Series B financing.

Bunq, Volt partner to bolster open payment technology

Dutch challenger bank Bunq has partnered with London-based payments company Volt to provide a faster way for Bunq customers to transfer money from other accounts.

Zip strengthens grip on BNPL market with Twisto, Spotii acquisitions

Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Zip will expand into Europe and the Middle with the purchases of BNPL competitors Twisto and Spotii.

ABN AMRO develops instant payment tool for gig economy workers

Dutch bank ABN AMRO has created an instant payments service for flexible workers in the gig economy market.

Study anticipates over half of global population to use mobile wallets by 2025

A study by US mobile payments firm Boku gr has found that more than one in two people globally will use a mobile wallet by 2025.

YC-backed teen-focused FinTech FamPay partners with Visa to launch personalised doodle cards

After the successful launch of their numberless FamCard, FamPay has launched India’s first Visa Prepaid Card for teenagers with personalized doodles on it.

Zepz looks to new geographies following $292m Series E

UK cross-border payments platform Zepz has secured $292m from a Series E funding round that has pushed its valuation up to $5bn.

Emerging markets set to lead mobile wallet uptake by 2025

A global study by Boku has found that emerging markets in Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are set to see the largest uptake in mobile wallets by 2025.

News Stories

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.

Transforming customer experience in insurance claims handling

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.
2024

What are the key governance, risk and compliance trends in 2024?

In ViClarity’s recent annual GRC trends report, the company focused on the key trends which are impacting many industries throughout 2024.
Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix to elevate real-time benefits administration. 

Pacific Life and Selerix join forces for real-time benefits administration

Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix, a comprehensive benefits administration platform.
UK

Liz Oakes, Carolyn Wilkins appointed to key roles on UK Financial Policy Committee

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC), pivotal in shaping UK financial policies, has welcomed Liz Oakes as a new external member and confirmed Carolyn Wilkins...
Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance names new deputy CEO

Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

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