Fraud is all too common and can do significant harm to businesses if left unchecked. In fact, 71% of organisations were victims of payment fraud attacks and attempts in 2021, according to the 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control survey.

Etherisc, the open-source, decentralized insurance protocol and ecosystem, has today launched the first-of-its-kind USDC depeg protection cover to the public.

Today, digital banking innovator Tyfone, Inc., announced a major transaction that includes a significant investment from Demopolis Equity Partners and a merger with digital banking provider Cubus Solutions, resulting in the combined entity operating under the Tyfone brand.

We live in a world where the financial industry is rapidly changing. A new generation of players is challenging traditional banks, the financial technology landscape is quickly evolving, and alternative payment methods are emerging. In many of these changes, open banking has played a key role. 

The Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia ("IFTA") announces the opening of applications to IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2022/2023 ("the Awards") until 26 May 2023. The Awards invite nominations of projects, individuals and teams from different sectors who have made significant achievements in the use and/or growth of FinTech in their respective arena.

Temenos has been recognized as an industry-leading ESG performer by Sustainalytics for its exceptional work in reducing and managing ESG risks, achieving badges in both “ESG Industry Top Rated” and “ESG Regional Top Rated”.

Accelerated Payments, the international leader in end-to-end working capital solutions, today announced the launch of its revolutionary trade finance product, AP Trade Finance (APTF). APTF offers unparalleled flexibility and control, making it the ideal solution for businesses operating on a global scale.

Today, leading payment orchestration platform BR-DGE launches BR-DGE Vault, a state-of-the-art Network Tokenisation product to deliver industry-leading transaction performance and security to its merchants and payments partners. Amid disruptive innovation in payment technology, BR-DGE is leading the way with a ground-breaking product which enables merchants to leverage the benefits of an independent and enhanced tokenisation solution.

Clara, the leading end-to-end spend management solution for companies in Latin America, today announced that it has closed $60M USD ​ in an equity financing round led by GGV Capital. In addition, GGV Managing Partner Hans Tung will join the company’s Board of Directors. 

Ecospend, the UK’s leading Open Banking technology provider recently acquired by Trustly, today announces its membership of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Open Banking and Payments. Formed in 2020, the APPG seeks to highlight the benefits of Open Banking to parliamentarians and ensure that the technology supports economic growth for the UK.