PayTech

Payment Club raises $7m to support expansion across the US

Payment Club, a subscription-based POS service provider, has raised $7m in its latest financing round.

Visa invests into and partners with Japan-based Paidy

Japanese payment solution Paidy has received an investment from Visa, alongside the formation of a new partnership between the pair.

PlayPass said to raise €1.9m as it looks to increase international expansion efforts

PlayPass, an event and technology startup, has reportedly raised €1.9m in an equity injection.

Kenya’s Equity Group spins out Finserve as independent FinTech

Kenya-based Equity Group has spun off its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Finserve as an independent FinTech company.

AfterPay acquires 90% of POS credit platform ClearPay

Global payments company AfterPay has acquired 90 per cent of the shares in ClearPay, the digital payments solution of ThinkSmart.

China-based payment company Blackfish raises $50m in Series A+

Blackfish, a China-based e-commerce and mobile payments solution, has raised $50m in its Series A+ round.

WeChat launches its payment services in Malaysia

China-based social communication giant WeChat has launched its payment services in Malaysia.

First Data partners with Ellie Mae to support the mortgage process

Online payment processor First Data has partnered with Ellie Mae to create a secure solution for processing mortgage and appraisal fees.

Pineapple Payments acquires POS developer Transax

Payment processor Pineapple Payments has acquired fellow transaction gateway solution Transax for an undisclosed amount.

Gobbill, Cointree partner to enable bill payments with cryptos

Automated bill payment solution Gobbill has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Cointreee to support bill payments through cryptocurrency.

News Stories

Betashares’ $198m deals the only bright spot as Australian FinTech investment more than halves

Key Australian FinTech investment stats in Q2 2024: Australian FinTech funding in the second quarter dropped by 73% YoY Average deal size dropped from...
Irish InsurTech Blink Parametric and MAWDY, a global insurance, reinsurance and services company, have teamed up to expand their real-time travel assistance service across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Blink Parametric partners with MAWDY to expand real-time travel assistance across Sub-Saharan Africa

Irish InsurTech Blink Parametric and MAWDY, a global insurance, reinsurance and services company, have teamed up to expand their real-time travel assistance service across Sub-Saharan Africa.

From threat to prevention: Addressing the surge in global sextortion scams

Sextortion is rapidly becoming a significant online threat, especially to teenagers, predominantly teenage boys.

From risk to reward: Elevating exit valuations through effective cyber strategies

Private equity firms have gradually begun to recognize the importance of cybersecurity oversight, moving beyond basic pre-acquisition cyber due diligence.
KYC

Mastering KYC and AML essentials to enhance customer security

KYC is more than just a compliance requirement; it's a critical safeguard against financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud.

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