P2P Payments

Boku eyes simplified mobile payments market with new network launch

Carrier billing business Boku has unveiled a mobile payments network that it claims will reach 5.7bn payment accounts in 90 countries.

Cross-border QR payments introduced in Thailand, Indonesia in pilot trial

A trial conducted by central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will see the implementation of cross-border QR payments across both countries.

Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe

London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.

Nearly £2bn lost annually by online retailers due to lack of available payment methods

A survey by Merchant Advice Service has found over £1bn is lost every year by online retailers due to a lack of available payment methods.

Hapi unveils app to help parents provide nest egg for children

UK FinTech startup Hapi has launched a new app that is designed to aid parents in planning and investing for their children’s future.

Paysafe to acquire SafetyPay in $441m all-cash deal

Specialised payments platform Paysafe has bolstered its payments footprint after it signed an agreement to purchase ecommerce payments company SafetyPay for $441m in cash.

BNPL player Zilch secures US market foothold with NepFin purchase

UK buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Zilch has entered an agreement to acquire FinTech startup NepFin as it prepares to enter the US market.

Triodos taps SurePay solution to prevent fraud, misdirected payments

Triodos Bank UK has selected SurePay’s Confirmation of Payee solution with the aim of reducing fraudulent and misdirected payments on its service.

Santander initiates cash management app roll-out in the UK

Santander has started the roll-out of its CashFlow Manager app for businesses in the UK market.

Currencycloud, FxPro partner to launch new e-money business

Cross-border payments firm Currencycloud has partnered with global broker FxPro to offer a new e-money service called BnkPro.

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