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Marqeta widens European presence through expanded Klarna partnership

Klarna has entered 13 new European markets after it expanded its alliance with card issuer Marqeta.
Biometric credit card reaches next level with SmartMetric's AI integration

Biometric credit card reaches next level with SmartMetric’s AI integration

SmartMetric, a leading innovator in FinTech, is on the cusp of a significant product release. Known for its advanced biometric credit card technology, the company is now enhancing its product offering by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the card's electronics.

India-based Paytm preps for planned $3bn IPO

India’s Paytm invited employees to tender equity shares in part or in full for sale in the digital payments giant’s planned initial public offering (IPO), a step it dubs as the country’s largest stock market debut ever.

Paymob secures $3.5m in funding to help bolster financial inclusion in Egypt

Egyptian digital payments company Paymob has secured $3.5m in its funding round, which was led by Global Ventures and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO.

Slice launches $27 credit limit cards to tap 200 million users in India

Bengaluru-based consumer credit startup slice unveiled a card that offers a credit limit from Rs 2,000 ($27) onwards, to capture 200 million Indians who struggle with online transactions.

Payments solution Omise raises new funding led by Global Brain

Thailand-based payment solution provider Omise has raised an undisclosed funding round led by Global Brain.

McDonald’s self-ordering kiosks have one huge payment flaw

The home of the Big Mac has run into a big problem with its self-ordering kiosks: people cannot use them to pay for their food.

POS solution Checkmate closes Series A round on $3m

US-based POS system for restaurants Checkmate has closed its Series A round in $3m.

Micro payments service Shrap unveils pilot program to examine future of cash

A pilot program by UK micropayments firm Shrap has begun two pilot programs in Essex and Denny, Scotland to trial and test scalable solutions to help keep cash sustainable.

Neobank Rewire raises $20m to ease cross-border banking for migrants

Israeli FinTech Rewire closed a $20m Series B funding round led by crowdfunding platform OurCrowd to expand its cross-border international banking service for migrant workers.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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