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Nigerian PayTech Paga launches Visa physical and virtual cards

Nigerian PayTech Paga launches Visa physical and virtual cards

Nigerian payments and financial services company Paga has launched its Visa cards, which come in both physical and virtual forms.
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Walmart is said to be nearing $12bn deal for majority stake in Flipkart

US retail corporation Walmart is reportedly nearing a $12bn deal to buy a majority stake in e-commerce marketplace Flipkart.
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Vyze raises £13.1m for Series C funding round

Retail payment solution provider Vyze has raised £13.1m for its Series C round which was led by Austin Ventures.

Pleo collects $16m in its Series A led by Kinnevik

Payment card provider Pleo has collected $16m in its Series A round led by Stockholm venture firm Kinnevik.
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Blueday bags growth investment from Radian Capital

Revenue management company Blueday has nabbed a growth equity investment from Radian Capital.

Airwallex closes $80m Series B to support international expansion efforts

International payments provider Airwallex has closed a Series B funding round on $80m. The round picked up commitments from existing backers Tencent and Sequoia China....

Hybrid investment firm Upper90 to invest $55m into e-commerce enterprises

New York-based investment firm that injects credit and equity into e-commerce, enterprise and FinTech companies, Upper90 raised a $55m equity fund focused on e-commerce businesses and aggregators to help them access growth capital.

Flipkart said to invest $65m into mobile payments app PhonePe

India-based e-commerce company Flipkart has reportedly invested $65m into its mobile payments app PhonePe.
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Oracle’s MICROS point-of-sale system hacked

Software giant Oracle’s point-of-sale (POS) credit card payment systems MICROS has reportedly been hacked by a Russian organised cybercrime group.

Tech Nation launches FinTech programme with 20 startups

Tech Nation has kicked off its inaugural UK FinTech programme with 20 companies, including a number of RegTechs.

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HKMA introduces groundbreaking taxonomy for sustainable finance

The HKMA has unveiled the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, which is aimed at defining environmentally sustainable economic activities.
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IBM strengthens sustainability vision with CSO appointment of Christina Shim

IBM has announced the appointment of Christina Shim as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, according to an internal memo seen by ESG Today. Shim...
Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.

Simplifai secures significant investment led by Idékapital

Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.
The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Series.

Sterling One Foundation partners with leading institutions to launch groundbreaking ESG series in Africa

The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of...

Unveiling the pitfalls of prioritising form over substance in compliance

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory landscapes, the financial services industry faces ever-increasing pressure to maintain robust compliance standards.

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