Mobile Payments

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.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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