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PayU buys controlling stake in FinTech PaySense at a $185m valuation

Dutch PayTech company PayU has acquired a controlling stake in Indian FinTech startup PaySense. It plans to merge it with its consumer lending business...
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TransferWise gains direct access to the UK’s Faster Payments Service

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

InstaReM to offer e-KYC services to customers in Malaysia

InstaReM, a cross-border payments company, will offer free electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) to residents of Malaysia.
Western Union supports money transfers in Vietnam with MoMo

Western Union supports money transfers in Vietnam with MoMo

Multinational financial services firm Western Union has signed a collaboration deal with MoMo to facilitate money transfers in Vietnam.

What were the biggest PayTech deals of 2021?

In an age where the traditional form of in-person payments is being restricted due to Covid-19 restrictions, the rise of PayTech seems almost inevitable. With more people than ever now using payment technologies, the demand for funding is also climbing.

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.

Indonesia-based digital wallet DANA raises funding

Indonesia-based digital wallet DANA has closed a funding round from Sinar Mas and leading e-Commerce company Lazada Group.

Airtel Africa picks up $100m cash infusion from Mastercard to boost digital payments in...

African mobile money business Airtel Africa secured $100m from credit card giant, Mastercard.
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.

Zaver banks $5m to facilitate cardless and BNPL payments in the durables sector

Zaver, a Swedish FinTech enabling merchants to accept cardless payments and offer buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services, raised $5m in new funding.

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.
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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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