Payoneer, the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business, and grow globally, today announced that its Board of Directors (“the Board”) has appointed Barak Eilam to the Board as a Class I director.

Today, Barclays announces the launch of Barclays Live, a reimagined client research portal designed to deliver a bespoke experience, tailored to the unique needs of every client. With a sleek interface, enhanced navigation, and cutting-edge analytical tools, Barclays Live empowers clients to seamlessly access critical market insights, anticipate industry trends and make data-led decisions.

Key Features of New Barclays Live

In the wake of the recent $1.5 billion hack affecting a major cryptocurrency exchange, HTX hosted a live discussion on X and its Global Advisor Justin Sun addressed the growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency industry. The discussion, titled "Together Against Industry Crisis, Is There a Best Solution for the Security of the Crypto Industry?" featured insights from leading security firms SlowMist and GoPlus Security, as well as prominent KOLs.

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech & payments markets, has found the number of Open Banking API calls globally will increase 427%, from 137 billion in 2025.

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced the expansion of its real-time payout capabilities into Australia. The move furthers Nium’s mission to offer the most comprehensive global real-time payments network, enabling business to send payments across borders faster and more affordably. 

NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that $17.5 billion-asset Renasant Bank has expanded its relationship with Atleos.

Comment from Willem Wellinghoff, Chief Compliance Officer and UK Chair of inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay:

Banks and insurers have invested heavily in the digitisation of their customer channels over the last 25 years. Starting with static information websites around the turn of the century, mobile apps with the advent of the smartphone 15 years ago, and finally, the widespread adoption of chatbots over the last five years.

The payments industry is dynamic and fast-paced, and while there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for success, some skills stand out as absolutely essential.

Here are five skills that have been critical in my own journey, and why they’ll serve you well, too, no matter where you are in your career.

ACE Money Transfer (ACE) has today announced a collaboration with Mastercard Move, Mastercard's portfolio of domestic and international money movement solutions, that will enable its customers to send money to some of the world's biggest markets in near real-time. Leveraging Mastercard Move's advanced money movement capabilities, ACE customers in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe will now be able to make fast, secure, and convenient transfers to India, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and other countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).