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Zepz looks to new geographies following $292m Series E

UK cross-border payments platform Zepz has secured $292m from a Series E funding round that has pushed its valuation up to $5bn.

Klarna expands European presence with Poland launch

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna teamed with H&M to launch its app and its Pay in 30 days BNPL option in the Polish market.

Gen Z and Millennial spending share to grow 48% by 2030, Afterpay report finds

A quarterly report by the buy now, pay later (BNPL) business Afterpay has estimated that spending share by Millennials and Gen Z will grow to almost 50% by 2030.

Revolut unveils earned wage platform to provide instant money access

UK FinTech firm Revolut is set to launch Payday, an earned wage access platform that will enable employees to track and have instant access to the money they have earned.

Boku eyes simplified mobile payments market with new network launch

Carrier billing business Boku has unveiled a mobile payments network that it claims will reach 5.7bn payment accounts in 90 countries.

Cross-border QR payments introduced in Thailand, Indonesia in pilot trial

A trial conducted by central banks in Thailand and Indonesia will see the implementation of cross-border QR payments across both countries.

Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe

London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.

Nearly £2bn lost annually by online retailers due to lack of available payment methods

A survey by Merchant Advice Service has found over £1bn is lost every year by online retailers due to a lack of available payment methods.

Paysafe to acquire SafetyPay in $441m all-cash deal

Specialised payments platform Paysafe has bolstered its payments footprint after it signed an agreement to purchase ecommerce payments company SafetyPay for $441m in cash.

Triodos taps SurePay solution to prevent fraud, misdirected payments

Triodos Bank UK has selected SurePay’s Confirmation of Payee solution with the aim of reducing fraudulent and misdirected payments on its service.

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How CRM is revolutionising wealth management: Enhancing personalisation and efficiency

How CRM is revolutionising wealth management: Enhancing personalisation and efficiency

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Orb secures $25m Series B funding to revolutionise software billing

Orb, the trailblazing billing platform, announced today it has secured $25m in Series B funding, orchestrated by Mayfield and supported by previous investors Menlo Ventures, Greylock Partners, South Park Commons, Basecase, and Scribble Ventures, along with new contributor Uncorrelated Ventures.
Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.

Dutch health insurer CarePay lands €10m in funding

Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.
Upfront secures $2.5m to revolutionize real estate agent payments

Upfront secures $2.5m to revolutionize real estate agent payments

Upfront, a new real estate finance platform, today announced it has raised $2.5m in a funding round combining $1.5m in equity and $1m in debt.

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