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Viva Wallet receives Tencent backing as it bags $80m financing

Greek FinTech Viva Wallet has raised $80m in financing to bolster its loans and instant payment services.

Volt unveils new end-to-end cash management service

London-based payments company Volt has introduced Volt Connect – a new cash management service aimed at making the open banking payment process more transparent.

Three ways FinTechs are leaning into PayTech innovation

In the wake of COVID-19, research suggests FinTech companies are experiencing a strong growth spurt giving them the opportunity to innovate like never before.

Ecommerce fraud losses of $20bn expected in 2021, China to be key fraud market

A new study by Juniper Research has highlighted it expects over $20bn in ecommerce losses this year due to online payment fraud – a rise of 18% compared to 2020.

Revolut kicks off Indian expansion with CEO hire

UK-based global FinTech company Revolut has appointed Paroma Chatterjee to the role of CEO of its Indian branch.

Nedbank, Mastercard team to enable WhatsApp payments for small businesses

South African bank Nedbank has teamed with payment giant Mastercard and local FinTech Ukheshe to allow its customers to pay small businesses through WhatsApp.

NatWest to block cryptocurrency payments following earlier FCA warning

UK retail bank NatWest will not accept payments in cryptocurrencies, according to the company’s head of risk Morten Friis.

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.

Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform

Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.

MYPINPAD enters Australian market with AusPayNet certification

Payment solutions provider MYPINPAD has expanded its presence into Australia after it received certification from the Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet).

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Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad secures $25m investment to enhance identity security innovations

Axiad, an identity-first security provider, announced today that it has secured a $25m investment from Invictus Growth Partners.
Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay clinches €10m in Series B to expand BNPL services in Central Europe

Leanpay, a trailblazer in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Point-of-Sale (POS) lending sector, has announced the completion of a €10m Series B funding round.
Mintify's latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify’s latest $3.4m investment boosts its NFT infrastructure

Mintify, a burgeoning platform in the FinTech sector, has successfully raised $3.4m in a recent funding round.
Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity secures strategic investment from M12 to bolster enterprise copilot security

Zenity, a pioneering company in the realm of securing enterprise copilots and low-code development, has recently announced a significant investment led by M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund.
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Strengthening supply chain scrutiny under Australia’s new slavery laws

Modern slavery continues to deeply impact economies worldwide. A 2024 report by the International Labour Organization highlights a disturbing increase in profits from forced labour, which now total an estimated $236bn annually—a 37% jump since 2014.

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