Mobile Payments

Plastiq has raised a $75m Series D round

Credit card payment company Plastiq has attracted $75m in fresh capital to grow its team, develop more solutions and help small businesses to pay their suppliers, which may be getting trickier during the coronavirus crisis.
Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe and Lemon Squeezy merge: A new era for seamless digital sales

Stripe, a global leader in payment processing, has announced its acquisition of Lemon Squeezy, a platform known for simplifying the sale of digital products. This strategic move is set to enhance Stripe's capabilities and extend its reach in the digital marketplace.

Visa signs on four new partners to help FinTech companies issue plastic and digital...

Episode Six, Euronet Worldwide, Global Processing Service (GPS) and M2P Solutions (YAP) have been handpicked by Visa to help create new opportunities for Asian FinTech companies.

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.

New Apple Card users can be rewarded with $50 in cashback

Apple has announced a new deal for anyone signing up to get an Apple Card in June – $50 in cash back. But there is a catch.
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Pineapple Payments receives $35m from Providence Equity

Payment processing company Pineapple Payments has received $35m from private equity firm Providence Equity Partners. Pineapple was only launched a year ago and is said...

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.

Close to half of all transactions expected to contactless by end of 2022

A report by VoucherCodes has found 47% of all transactions are expected to be contactless by the end of 2022.

Klarna global revenue jumped by 31% in the last year

Swedish Klarna became Europe most valuable private FinTech unicorn in 2019 and has kept on growing since.

Rapyd to expand its global reach through new Visa agreement

FinTech solution integrating expert Rapyd has made no secret of its global ambitions. Now, the unicorn has taken another step to realising its vision through a new Visa partnership.

News Stories

Consumer Duty

One year on: How has Consumer Duty impacted the industry?

On July 31 last year, the long-awaited Consumer Duty legislation came into effect in the UK, following months of preparation and industry attention.
Six ways tech is revolutionising M&A for insurers

Six ways tech is revolutionising M&A for insurers

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been pivotal strategies for growth within the insurance sector, enabling firms to expand their market presence, enter new territories, and secure competitive advantages.
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What are the main concerns financial institutions should have around using AI?

As financial institutions look to increase their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), they need to ensure they are able to trust the technology. These AI tools can have gain access to sensitive data and if the correct measures are not implemented, can cause a myriad of problems. 

Candriam launches ESG Market Neutral Fund targeting sustainability leaders

Candriam, a sustainability-focused asset management firm, has announced the launch of its new fund, the Candriam Equities L ESG Market Neutral Fund.
SEB

SEB launches global fund focused exclusively on sustainable investments

SEB has unveiled the SEB Global Sustainable Companies Fund, an index-linked global investment fund dedicated solely to sustainable companies.

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