PayTech

Klarna helps H&M introduce a new pay later option in the United Kingdom

British H&M customers can now buy new threads and pay later thanks to a new solution provided by Klarna, the Swedish FinTech unicorn.

U.S. Bank acquires software startup talech

American U.S. Bank is expanding its digital expertise and offerings by buying talech for an undisclosed amount.

Brexit delays UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s fact-finding mission about the wholesale market

The UK’s ongoing divorce negotiations with the EU have caused the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to postpone work about the risks of using data in the wholesale market.

Stripe launches payment services to 7 new markets

Stripe, payments processing giant, has launched its services in services in Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Portugal.

Everyware closes Series A to expand into new verticals

Text-based payment processing system Everyware has closed its Series A round to help expand its verticals of operation.

How did digital wallet FinTech Paytm lose $549m last year?

Indian FinTech unicorn Paytm lost $549m in the financial year ending in March.

Alibaba’s e-commerce tycoon Jack Ma steps down as chairman

Jack Ma is stepping down as chairman of Alibaba, the e-commerce titan he founded back in 1999.

Klarna signs partnership with retailer boohoo group to scale in UK and US markets

Hot on the heels of the news that it has become Europe’s biggest FinTech unicorn, Klarna is gearing up for further growth with a new partnership.

LOVEFiLM founder’s investment helps Twisto secure €14m as part of its Series B round

Czech-founded challenger bank Twisto has just announced that it has raised €14m as part of its Series B round.

Accion Venture Lab launches $23m fund to invest in inclusive FinTech startups

The newly announced investment fund from Accion Venture Lab is set to smoothen the path for success for inclusive FinTech startups.

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Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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