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Klarna becomes Europe’s highest-valued private FinTech after netting $639m in funding

Swedish-based BNPL giant Klarna raised more than $639m in a new private fundraising round, led by Japan’s SoftBank, boosting its valuation to almost $46bn.

Mastercard, Checkout.com and Careem join forces for instant wallet top-ups in the UAE

Mastercard, a global technology company spearheading the payments industry, has joined hands with Checkout.com, an acclaimed global payments solution provider, and Careem, the Middle East's renowned 'Everything App', for a transformative initiative.

Real estate finance firm Lev bags $10m in a seed round

NYC-based online commercial real estate financing transaction platform, Lev raised $10m in seed funding.

Klarna expands its grip on online retail

Global retail bank, payments and shopping service Klarna has launched a browser extension that enables consumers to shop with its flexible payment options even...

Apple reveals Apple Card Family which lets families share its credit card services

The Apple credit card got an update and now it can be shared and merged with family members, CEO Tim Cook revealed.

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.

FinTech unicorns and startups to face a coronavirus-created “vicious cycle” that could slash their...

The global COVID-19 outbreak could worsen business and funding conditions as well as changing private FinTechs’ exit options, according to a new report.

FSB publishes roadmap to enhance cross-border payments

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a roadmap to enhance cross-border payments, which will be delivered to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors at a October 14 meeting.

Kasikornbank enters $50m partnership to support Grab’s FinTech expansion

Kasikornbank has made a $50m strategic investment in Thai ride-hailing business Grab, as it expands its reach on Southeast Asia’s FinTech market.

Crypto PayTech MoonPay secures $555m in highly subscribed Series A

MoonPay, a company that builds payment infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, has closed a Series A financing raise on $555m.

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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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