PayTech

Paytm transforms android phones into contactless card payment machines with new launch

India-based digital payments provider Paytm to allow merchants and retailers use an Android phone as a payments machine for near field communication credit and debit card payment transactions.

Hellenic Bank teams up with Backbase to launch retail banking app

Cypriot bank Hellenic Bank launched new online retail banking platform, built in partnership with Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase.

FinTech AeroPay scores $5m in funding to support payments in cannabis industry

Digital payments platform AeroPay closed a $5m funding round led by Chicago Ventures.

Two-thirds of European firms feel let down by banking provider during pandemic

A survey by Parliament Street Think Tank has found up to 66% of SMEs feel they have been let down by their banking provider during the Covid-19 crisis.

Digital wallet Eco bags $26m in new funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz

Digital cryptocurrency platform Eco raised $26m in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z Crypto.

TerraPay expands to USA and Canada to ease real-time cross-border payments

Digital payment provider TerraPay will now offer real-time bank payments in the USA and Canada to facilitate better cross border remittances.

Mox bolsters banking offering with new BNPL service

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox has introduced a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution that can split purchase payments over a 36-month period.

Payments firm Flywire closes $60m Series F round

International payments company Flywire has closed a $60m Series F funding round to continue its international development.

FinTech startup Revolut launches banking operations in ten additional countries

Global money-transfer platform Revolut has operationalised its European specialised banking licence in ten additional countries.

Paysend enters into global partnership with Mastercard to boost cross border payments

FinTech firm Paysend teamed up with Mastercard to boost its global market reach and enhance its customer base.

News Stories

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security, a startup tailored for cybersecurity, has stepped out of stealth mode and announced a $5m seed investment spearheaded by Accomplice and Glasswing Ventures.
Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.
Sedgwick strengthens global capabilities with strategic investment from Altas Partners

Sedgwick strengthens global capabilities with strategic investment from Altas Partners

Sedgwick, a global leader in claims management, loss adjusting, and technology-driven solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Altas Partners, a prominent North American private equity firm.

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