Mobile Payments

Aplazo looks to extend LatAm presence following $27m Series A

Mexican buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Aplazo has netted $27m from a Series A funding round led by Oak HC/FT.

In-vehicle payment market anticipates huge 5000% growth spurt by 2026

A recent study by Juniper Research has found that the in-vehicle payment market will see growth of over 5,300% over the next five years.

Africa gets a new FinTech unicorn as Chipper Cash joins the club

Cross-border payments company Chipper Cash has become a FinTech unicorn after a $150m Series C extension round pushed its valuation just above $2bn.

kevin. eyes bolstered payments offering following substantial seed raise

Lithuanian PayTech startup kevin. has secured $10m from a seed funding round co-led by OTB Ventures and Speedinvest.

Freelancer-focused neobank Lili snares $55m in Series B round

New York-based neobank Lili has raised $55m from a Series B funding round led by Group 11.

BNPL firm equipifi bags $3m seed to extend market footprint

Arizona-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) company equipifi has raised $3m from a seed funding round led by New Stack Ventures.

Paymynt Financial unveils new blockchain-based multicurrency smart card

Boston-based FinTech company Paymynt Financial said to launch MYNT PayCard, a multicurrency hardware wallet.

Philippines’ only unicorn cements its title with round close

Philippines-based Mynt, which develops financial solutions and payment services, has collected $300m in a funding round that brings its valuation to $2bn.

Standard Bank, Flutterwave team to bolster African payments market

Africa-located Standard Bank has partnered with PayTech firm Flutterwave to improve the digital payment market in select African markets.

Visa deepens Deserve partnership with new strategic investment

Credit card business Deserve has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from Visa as the former seeks to expand access to its credit-card-as-a-service solution.

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BNP Paribas is in exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of AXA Investment Managers, AXA's asset management arm, for €5.1bn.

BNP Paribas in negotiations to acquire AXA Investment Managers for €5.1bn

BNP Paribas is in exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of AXA Investment Managers, AXA's asset management arm, for €5.1bn. This strategic move is set to...

AI-driven financial advisor PortfolioPilot.com secures $2m

PortfolioPilot.com, a groundbreaking AI-driven financial advisory platform, has successfully closed a $2m seed funding round. This capital boost was supported by Morado Ventures, NEA Angel...
Orion180, a leading insurance innovator, is extending its homeowner's insurance services into Ohio, as it looks to enhance its geographic footprint and offer specialised coverage across the United States.

Orion180 expands insurance coverage into Ohio amid national expansion

Orion180, a leading insurance innovator, is extending its homeowner's insurance services into Ohio, as it looks to enhance its geographic footprint and offer specialised coverage across the United States.
In an era where efficient processing and standardization are more crucial than ever, TAINA took a significant step forward by hosting the Global Industry Forums on Withholding Statements in 2019 and 2020.

Standardising withholding statements: TAINA’s role in transforming financial practices

In an era where efficient processing and standardization are more crucial than ever, TAINA took a significant step forward by hosting the Global Industry Forums on Withholding Statements in 2019 and 2020.

ISS ESG unveils tool for bank emission estimates amid new EU regulations

ISS ESG, a leader in sustainable investment solution, has launched a pioneering new product, the Industry Average Emission Intensity Data Set. According to ESG...

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