Mobile Payments

Y Combinator-backed Cashfree lands funding from SBI for its payment platform

Digital payments and banking technology company Cashfree received an undisclosed funding amount from the State Bank of India (SBI) at a valuation of around $200m.

Could Christmas be the death knell for credit card payments?

A recent report by Klarna has found that one in two UK consumers are planning to discard their credit card entirely for Christmas shopping this year.
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Revolut becomes latest unicorn following $250m Series C

London-based banking app Revolut has become the newest FinTech unicorn following its latest $250m funding round.
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Japanese mobile payments company Coiney wraps up $7.1m

Japanese mobile payments firm Coiney has raised ¥800m ($7.1m) in a Series B round of funding. The Tokyo-based firm offers a range of payments technologies to merchants.

London-based FinTech Paysafe to acquire German firm viafintech in all-cash deal

London-based Paysafe has signed a definitive agreement to acquire German FinTech company, viafintech, in an all-cash transaction.

EdfaPay secures pre-seed for Saudi PayTech

Saudi-based FinTech EdfaPay has raised $1.6m in a pre-seed round led by Nuwa Capital InspireUs VC and Wallan Investment Group.

JP Morgan taps blockchain for improving money transfers

Investment bank and financial services juggernaut JP Morgan has revealed it is using blockchain technology to improve money transfers between banks globally.

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

Alipay forms third partnership this month with companies in the Americas

Alipay has formed its third strategic partnership this month, completing a deal with Openpay (Mexico).

Payhawk partners with Yapily for instant payment top-ups 

Payhawk has announced that it has aligned itself with open banking API Yapily, to enhance their Payhawk wallets. 

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Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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