Mastercard unveils new payment gateway to simplify Faster Payments access
Mastercard has launched a payment gateway created to provide easier access for companies that connect to the UK’s Faster Payments Network.
Poor payment processes prove perilous, Vyne reveals
Hidden charges, slow speeds, website failures and lack of security are causing 40% of shoppers to abandon their baskets when online shopping, according to...
Klarna under fire by Swedish watchdog for bank secrecy breach
Sweden's financial watchdog Finansinspektionen is investigating payments firm Klarna over a potential breach of banking secrecy laws in connection with an IT incident at the firm in May.
Token driving UK open banking payments expansion, research finds
Market share statistics by CMA9 – the nine largest UK banks – has found open banking platform Token is driving the adoption of open banking payments in the country.
Eight FinTech and RegTech companies you missed at Sthml Fintech Week
From: RegTech Analyst The Nordics’ FinTech scene is buzzing with potential, which was evident by the trailblazing companies recently attending Sthlm Fintech Week. The Stockholm event was full...
Affirm’s stocks soar on first day of trading and pave way for massive growth...
Affirm began trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday with its shares jumping by more than 100% in the first day, laying the groundwork for huge growth in the buy now pay later space.
Kasikornbank enters $50m partnership to support Grab’s FinTech expansion
Kasikornbank has made a $50m strategic investment in Thai ride-hailing business Grab, as it expands its reach on Southeast Asia’s FinTech market.
EBANX acquires remittance start-up Remessa Online in $229m deal
Payments unicorn EBANX has purchased remittances company Remessa Online in a deal valued at $229m.
Stripe is officially launching in Mexico as Latin America’s FinTech scene is exploding
Mexico City is due to welcome Stripe as the payments giant becomes the latest FinTech stakeholder to bet on the opportunities in Latin America.
Digital wallet Eco bags $26m in new funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz
Digital cryptocurrency platform Eco raised $26m in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z Crypto.