E-commerce

Thunes purchases Limonetik to speed-up global payment collection roll-out

Singaporean cross-border payments firm Thunes has acquired European payment methods platform Limonetik for an undisclosed fee.
Consumers want better security and frictionless payments online

Consumers want better security and frictionless payments online

Consumers are seeking greater security and frictionless payment experiences when buying products online, according to a survey from BR-DGE.
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Sift Science partners with Acapture to fight ecommerce fraud

Sift Science, a machine learning company that protects businesses from fraud and abuse, has partnered with payments processor Acapture.

Ex-Facebook, DBS Bank execs join $1.6m round of Singapore FinTech Few¢ents

Singapore-born FinTech that provides alternative monetisation solutions for digital publishers and creators Few¢ents landed $1.6m in seed funding.

Weee! raises up to $1.1m for latest fundraise

E-commerce platform Weee! has raised up to $1.1m in its latest fundraise, FinTech Global can reveal.

E-commerce management platform Volo raises ?6.2m

Multichannel e-commerce technology provider Volo Commerce has raised around ?6.2m.

Telr launches BNPL platform following tabby partnership

Dubai-based payments gateway company Telr introduced a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution after entering a partnership with compatriot BNPL firm tabby.
BlueSnap empowers Arbonne with global payment capabilities

BlueSnap empowers Arbonne with global payment capabilities

BlueSnap, an established global payment orchestration platform that caters to high-profile B2B and B2C businesses, has recently entered into a partnership with Arbonne International, a pioneer in sustainable health and wellness.

Klarna buys German payments firm BillPay from struggling Wonga

Swedish e-commerce payments firm Klarna is buying German payments player BillPay from UK payday lender Wonga. The price of the deal is reportedly around the £60m mark.

Thoma Bravo to acquire PayTech Bottomline in $2.6bn deal

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has entered a deal to acquire business payments company Bottomline Technologies in an all-cash transaction worth $2.6bn.

News Stories

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 

Inside the evolution of barcode scanners

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 
Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

InsurTech unicorn Go Digit General Insurance to launch IPO to raise funds

Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.
Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 

Mercury Insurance and Tokio Marine America collaborate to transition customers amid market shift

Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 
United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

United Fintech expands global reach with new office in Dubai

United Fintech, a leading Digital Transformation platform, is expanding its global reach with the inauguration of a new office situated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Fintica AI Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation AI for the financial industry, and Spark Systems Pte. Ltd have announced a strategic partnership.

Fintica AI and Spark Systems to transform Singapore’s finance sector through new partnership

Fintica AI Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation AI for the financial industry, and Spark Systems Pte. Ltd have announced a strategic partnership.

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