PayTech

Digital wallets to drive £11bn in online spending by 2026

A recent report by payment service provider Emerchantpay has discovered digital wallets will account for £11bn in online consumer spending by 2026.

PayTech Sokin joins Arsenal Football Club as money transfer partner

UK-based global payments provider Sokin has teamed with Arsenal FC to become its new official money transfer partner.

Late payments can create dangerous ‘domino effect’ across entire supply chain

A recent survey conducted by PayTech firm GoCardless found 86% of respondents agreed that one late payment can impact everyone in the supply chain.

Slice launches $27 credit limit cards to tap 200 million users in India

Bengaluru-based consumer credit startup slice unveiled a card that offers a credit limit from Rs 2,000 ($27) onwards, to capture 200 million Indians who struggle with online transactions.

PayPal to acquire Japanese unicorn Paidy in $2.7bn deal as the BNPL race heats...

PayPal is set to acquire Japanese buy now, pay later firm Paidy for $2.7bn as the US payments company looks to expand its reach in the Asian country.

Peter Thiel-backed B2B platform ShopUp inks $75m Series B

Bangladeshi B2B commerce platform ShopUp has secured $75m in a Series B funding round headed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.

Fluency scores $1.3m in seed funding to grow CBDC blockchain platform

Blockchain start-up Fluency has reeled in $1.3m in seed funding from various unnamed European investors, giving the company a total valuation of $23.5m.

Adflex partners with Signifyd to bolster payment security checks

Business-to-business payments specialist Adflex has teamed with fraud protection company Signifyd to strengthen security checks for its merchant customers.

Wave closes largest Series A round for an African FinTech at $1.7bn valuation

Independent mobile money provider Wave bagged $200m in a landmark Series A round led by Sequoia Heritage, Founders Fund, Stripe and Ribbit, valuing it at $1.7bn.

Green FinTech Sugi unveils carbon-offsetting feature for investments

FinTech startup Sugi has launched a new feature that allows its users to offset the carbon impact of their investments.

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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