Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, is expanding its debit-first card across the EU, following a successful US launch in July this year. The Klarna Card challenges traditional credit card providers by giving consumers the power to pay upfront or flexibly, and 685,000 Americans have already signed up for the card since July. 

Aryza, a leading global provider of credit and debt lifecycle SaaS solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bravure, a market leader in technology enabled debt sale and recovery solutions. Based in Sydney Australia, this strategic acquisition reinforces Aryza's commitment to the Australian market, while enhancing its capabilities in the complex post-arrears environment.

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced an expanded partnership to transform cross-border payments globally. Building on their successful collaboration established in 2020, the partnership will improve the customer payout experience, further streamline global money movement and broaden payout reach across key markets.

TransUnion, one of the UK’s leading credit reference agencies, has achieved its fifth consecutive win at the Consumer Credit Awards, as clients vote them Credit Information Partner of the Year.

The awards, based on customer feedback, place the information and insights company as the UK’s industry leader of choice. TransUnion has retained the title of Credit Information Partner of the Year since 2021, this year clients highlighted TransUnion’s strengths in their customer-facing approach and credit education.

Over half of UK small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners (53%) are now turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for practical business advice and problem-solving, according to new research from Worldpay. Despite this growing reliance on artificial intelligence, nearly all (93%) SMB owners continue to place their greatest trust in the technology partners who help run their businesses.

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Chargebacks911, a global leader in dispute resolution and chargeback prevention, has unveiled a surprising twist in consumer payment behaviour: the better the dispute experience with a bank, the more likely customers are to file another dispute in the future.

Many of Europe’s leading late-stage consumer companies are staying private for longer - by choice or necessity - limiting opportunities for early investors to realise returns.  In the UK alone, only nine new companies listed in H1 2025, raising £182.8 million - a 64% year-on-year drop. 

TrueLayer, Europe’s fastest growing payments network, today announced its official launch in Poland, adding Zloty as its third supported currency (alongside GBP and EUR). Poland becomes TrueLayer’s 22nd live market, reinforcing its leadership as the leading Pay by Bank provider in Europe.

European regtech firm Salv has published practical and legally aligned guidance on safe and compliant collaboration in financial crime: an area where regulators are pushing toward, which most financial institutions lack a solution.

Zopa Group PLC, the digital bank pioneer trusted by 1.5 million customers, has today acquired payments platform Rvvup Ltd.  

The acquisition will transform and accelerate Zopa’s retail finance offering by positioning it at the centre of the merchant's checkout, expanding its capability from point-of-sale lending to supporting all modern payment methods via one unified experience.