P2P Payments

Google Pay enables users to send money across borders

US-based Google Pay users can now remit money to GPay users in the Indian subcontinent via the Google Pay app as the company forays into international payments.

Crypto wallet Zumo launches virtual Visa debit card where users can pay by crypto

Edinburgh-based cryptocurrency wallet and payment platform Zumo launched a virtual card offering to enable users spend cryptocurrencies.

CloudWalk rakes in $190m Series B to bolster domestic presence

Brazilian payment technology firm CloudWalk has raised $190m from a Series B funding round.

American Express, Tink enter European banking partnership

American Express has teamed with Swedish open banking business Tink to bolster the latter’s onboarding process for new card members.

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).

Novus to launch beta banking app as it prepares for summer roll-out

UK-based banking company Novus is due to launch its beta banking app in the coming weeks before introducing the product to the wider public in summer 2021.

Lanistar finally secures FCA approval following earlier setback

UK FinTech Lanistar has secured Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval to operate as an Electronic Money Directive (EMD) agent of payments business Modulr.

Stocard introduces post-purchase protection to provide users insurance

German FinTech company Stocard has launched a free buyers’ protection for all users of its Stocard Pay platform.

Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...

Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.

JP Morgan team with DBS, Temasek to launch joint payments firm

JP Morgan has partnered with DBS Bank and Singapore government-owned firm Temasek to introduce a new joint payments company.

News Stories

EFRAG and IFRS Foundation collaborate to simplify sustainability reporting

The IFRS Foundation, in conjunction with the EFRAG, has released guidance aimed at facilitating the adoption of sustainability reporting.
IBM

IBM boosts ESG reporting capabilities with Envizi’s CSRD module launch

IBM has recently unveiled the latest advancements in its ESG data platform, IBM Envizi.
Sylvera

Sylvera launches new tool for enhanced carbon credit procurement

Sylvera has recently introduced an addition to its platform aimed at simplifying and expediting the process of filtering and comparing carbon projects.
Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has introduced a new self-service solution tailored for financial institutions to automate Know Your Customer (KYC) and paperless enrolment processes.

Ushur unveils AI-powered self-service solution for financial institutions

Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has introduced a new self-service solution tailored for financial institutions to automate Know Your Customer (KYC) and paperless enrolment processes.

Altruist hits $1.5bn valuation with $169m Series E fundraise

Altruist, a modern custodian tailored for RIAs, has recently announced a significant milestone in its funding journey.

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