Remittances

Axis Bank rolls out wearable contactless payment device Wear ‘N’ Pay

In a bid to encourage the mainstream adoption of cashless transactions, India-based banking group Axis Bank launched its own range of wearable contactless payment devices, called Wear N Pay.

Euronet makes $1bn bid to take MoneyGram from Ant Financial

A bidding war seems on the cards over remittances service MoneyGram as Kansas-based electronic payments firm Euronet Worldwide attempts to swoop in on Ant Financial $880m acquisition.
Nigerian challenger bank Kuda launches in the UK

Nigerian challenger bank Kuda launches in the UK

Kuda, a Nigerian challenger bank, has launched in the UK as part of its major global expansion efforts.

Flywire rakes in funding and acquires healthcare business

Cross-border payments company Flywire has bagged $120m in its Series E as it looks to move into more verticals including education, healthcare and travel.

Klarna rival Laybuy hauls in A$35m to boost its footprint in the UK

New Zealand-based buy now pay later firm Laybuy has closed a A$35m capital raise to further its push into the UK market.
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Wyre scoops up Chinese remittance startup Remitsy

Blockchain-based cross-border payments startup Wyre is acquiring Beijing-based business payments service Remitsy. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed.
European FinTech Ebury becomes Parma Calcio 1913 kit sponsor

European FinTech Ebury becomes Parma Calcio 1913 kit sponsor

Ebury, a European FinTech helping to simplify international trade, has announced its sponsorship with Serie B team Parma Calcio 1913 for the rest of the 2022/23 football season.

Nearly 80% of Payments & Remittances investment since 2015 has come from transactions over...

?Total funding in the sector over the last five years surpassed $66bn as digital payment methods become more common.
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TransferWise gains direct access to the UK’s Faster Payments Services

London-based remittance startup TransferWise is gaining access to the UK's Fast Payments Service (FPS), through a technical partnership with Raphaels Bank.

Chipper Cash said to close $100m Series C just months after former round

Remittance platform Chipper Cash has reportedly collected $100m in its Series C funding round.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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