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AU10TIX 2^nd generation ID authentication and onboarding platform that already supports Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese now also officially supports the Korean language content in ID documents. AU10TIX continues its expansion in APAC (and LATAM) offering service providers in and from these markets forensic-level ID authentication and deeper support to local ID documents and languages as well as biometric face-matching and KYC verification and screening services.

The way we interact and engage with our banks has transformed in recent years as a result of advances in technology. In the retail space, the increasing trend of customers banking online coupled with the rise of digital disruptors such as Monzo and Atom Bank have reshaped expectations of what effective banking means to consumers. In the corporate space however, banks have typically been slower to innovate and keep pace with increasing expectations as their corporate customers seek a similar service level in corporate banking to their own personal banking service.

 Processing.com has rolled out its innovative acquiring solution to the world’s^* third largest online Sportsbook and casino, 1xBet. As a result of onboarding the solution, 1xBet has been able to increase the approval of credit and debit card transactions – boosting its customer experience as a result. This was most evident during the recent FIFA World Cup where the company was able to capture additional transactions, volume and revenue.

Ecobank, the leading independent pan-African banking group, has announced the finalists for the 2nd edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups.

MuchBetter, the iGaming payments company, today announced its global integration with Easy Payment Gateway the popular payment gateway API. The MuchBetter application is now available to all businesses using the Easy Payment Gateway platform, letting their users deposit and withdraw cash with MuchBetter’s simple and secure payments app. The service is particularly suited to iGaming and Forex merchants, two of Easy Payment Gateway’s core markets.

Following a new financing round earlier this year and Nesta’s Open Banking prize last year, London based invoice finance provider Investly has opened their platform to help partners such as banks, working capital providers, e-invoicing platforms and retail/wholesale marketplaces serve their business customers the financing they need.

Eze Software, a global provider of investment technology, has expanded its best execution offering with Trade Informatics’ (TI) Strategic & Tactical Analytic Research & Trading tool (START), a broker neutral automated intelligent trading engine.

Fiorano’s Sophisticated Core Banking Integration Technology to be Delivered through ITSS’ Expertise on Major CBS Platforms