PayTech

CBDCs to create ‘inevitable changes’ to payments landscape, McKinsey warns

A report by McKinsey has outlined the key challenges financial companies facing from the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Colombian FinTech Movii closes Series B on $15m

Movii, a Colombian FinTech aimed at helping people buy products around the world, has reportedly raised $15m in its Series B funding round.

Mastercard teams with Digital PayGo to support SME payments in Zambia

Mastercard has partnered with Digital PayGo to introduce a new mobile payments solution to help Zambian SMEs make and receive digital payments more safely.

Over 25% of non-cash transactions to be instant and e-money payments by 2025

A report by Capgemini on world payments who found that instant and e-money payments will make up over a quarter of all non-cash transactions by 2025.

Modern Treasury passes $2bn valuation following Altimeter-led Series C

Payments operation software platform Modern Treasury has raised $85m in a Series C funding round led by Altimeter Capital.

Volume of mobile transactions expected to surge

The volume of mobile transactions is expected to surge by 93% in the next two years.

Hopscotch launches from stealth to improve B2B payment experiences

Hopscotch, which is designing consumer-like experiences for the B2B payments space, has surfaced from stealth, alongside the close of a $3.6m seed round.

HKMA initiates first CBDC steps with whitepaper launch

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has begun the first steps of exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with the release of a technical whitepaper.

Pakistani BNPL player QisstPay secures $15m pre-seed and seed funding

QisstPay, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company from Pakistan has raised $15m across its seed and pre-seed funding round to expand its team and services.

Retail point of sale market to be worth $34.4bn by 2026

New research suggests that the retail point of sale market will be worth $34.4bn by 2026.

News Stories

Salv’s new e-book explores why collaboration is key in the battle against APP fraud

Salv’s new e-book explores why collaboration is key in the battle against APP fraud

A new e-book, co-created by Salv, Thistle Initiatives, and We Fight Fraud, offers a deep dive into the mechanics of APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud, providing readers with a view from the victim’s perspective.
Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Wealth.com secures $30m in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven estate planning

Wealth.com, a pioneer in AI-enhanced estate planning, has announced a significant financial milestone, successfully securing $30m in Series A funding. The round was spearheaded by...
Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Sweden-based FinTech firm Savr has recently bolstered its platform through a significant financial boost from Incore Invest, a European investment company renowned for backing...
Sage's Carbon Measurement API: Empowering banks to enhance green lending

Sage’s Carbon Measurement API: Empowering banks to enhance green lending

Sage, known for its comprehensive suite of services in accounting, financial management, HR, and payroll systems, has introduced a new Carbon Measurement API.
Thomson Reuters and SAP collaborate to simplify ESG reporting for global businesses

Thomson Reuters and SAP collaborate to simplify ESG reporting for global businesses

Thomson Reuters and SAP, a leader in enterprise application software, have announced a new product integration.

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