PayTech

Klarna launches dedicated open banking unit

Global retail bank, payments and shopping service Klarna, has launched Klarna Kosma, a sub-brand and business unit to harness the growth of its open banking platform.

Dapio inks $3.4m to launch Tap to Pay in UK and Europe

Cashless payment solution provider Dapio has secured $3.4m in funding to support the launch of its ‘Tap to Pay’ solution for Android users in the UK and Europe.

Danish FinTech Anyday reels in $4m seed financing

Anyday, a company focused on making splitting payments easier, has raised $4m from a seed funding round.

Currencycloud, Lemonade link to streamline African remittance payments

Cross-border payments firm Currencycloud has teamed with Lemonade Finance to provide immigrants and companies with a simpler experience for sending money home to Africa.

Medius and OnPay to strengthen AP automation

Medius, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation solutions, has acquired OnPay Solutions, an invoice payments provider, for an undisclosed sum.

Nigerian BNPL platform CredPal collects bridge round

CredPal, a Nigerian FinTech company that offers buy now, pay later services, has reportedly collected $15m in a bridge round comprised of equity and debt.

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs raises more capital

FinTech unicorn Pine Labs has received a $50m investment from London-headquartered investment firm Vitruvian Partners.

Why payment service providers must adapt to changing ecommerce market

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a huge increase in the amount of cross-border payment and ecommerce sales taking place.

Papaya to acquire Azimo to boost its payroll capabilities

Papaya Global, the global people management platform for the remote working era, has agreed to acquire Azimo, global digital cross-border payments service.

Financially vulnerable more likely to use BNPL, research reveals

According to research from the Financial Health Network, one in four users of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services is financially vulnerable, and struggle to make payments.

News Stories

Almost $1bn raised across all FinTech funding rounds this week

Up to $998m was raised across all the funding rounds reported on by FinTech Global this week, slightly missing out on hitting $1bn. The biggest...
How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

Responding to governance events such as audits, investigations, and e-discovery has become increasingly complex with the adoption of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technologies.
Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.
Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.
Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.

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