Meet Everything, the FinTech bringing premium bonds to Gen Z
UK-based startup Everything, which is reinventing premium bonds, has raised €2m from a group of angel investors, on its mission to create a better financial experience for younger generations.
Microchip Payments said to pick up funding from Sandbox Startups
Mobile banking platform Microchip Payments has reportedly received an investment from technology incubator Sandbox Startups.
Ride-hailing player Go-Jek scoops up PonselPay
Indonesian ride-hailing service Go-Jek is buying regional payments startup MVCommerce the company behind mobile payments service PonselPay.
Thunes purchases Limonetik to speed-up global payment collection roll-out
Singaporean cross-border payments firm Thunes has acquired European payment methods platform Limonetik for an undisclosed fee.
PayPal among investors backing Gojek
FinTech PayPal has joined up with Facebook-owned WhatsApp in backing the Indonesian payment, e-wallet, food, ride-hailing app Gojek, according to Reuters.
hoolah hoops Primer for BNPL growth across Asia
hoolah, Asia’s omnichannel Buy Now, Pay Layer (BNPL) platform, has partnered with Primer, a no-code automation platform for payments and commerce, to fuel growth across Asia.
Volume of mobile transactions expected to surge
The volume of mobile transactions is expected to surge by 93% in the next two years.
HMRC runs £3m open banking tender
Her majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is running a £3m open banking tender.
Sokin enters Canadian market to aid global payment transfers for migrants
Payments provider Sokin has entered the Canadian remittances sector to help support the country’s growing migrant population with cheaper money transfers globally.
Mastercard, Billetera team to provide digital payments in DR Congo
Payments giant Mastercard has collaborated with Billetera to offer digital payments to consumers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).