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PayU GPO appoints Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer

PayU GPO, the leading online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, today announces the appointment of Simona Covaliu as Chief Risk Officer.

Covaliu brings over 18 years of experience to the role, having worked at various global companies including Booking.com as Senior Risk Manager, Uber as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Mambu as VP of Risk and Compliance.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 14:48
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Papaya Global and Cegid Announce Partnership

Papaya Global, the ultimate workforce payroll and payments platform, and Cegid, a European leader in cloud management solutions for professionals in the finance (treasury, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), accountancy, retail and entrepreneurship sectors, today announced their partnership offering clients a holistic solution for hiring, managing, and paying their global workforce.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 14:44
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How the CrowdStrike Incident Shows Financial and Other Organizations Must Do More to Protect Clients, Customers, and Themselves From Technology Failure

Last week’s global IT outage affecting 8.5 million Windows PCs once again highlights the vulnerabilities in the computer systems of some of our largest companies and organisations. The failure, triggered by an update of CrowdStrike cybersecurity software, disrupted services and sectors including airlines, online transactions, cash machines,  card payments for retailers like Morrisons and many high street banks. Even NHS GP and cancer-treatment appointments were cancelled.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 14:42
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Fireblocks Launches Self-Service Suite for Startups to Empower Builders Amid Crypto Sentiment Shift

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 14:10
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STRIVE Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding Round

Strive Enterprises, Inc., a financial services company with an asset management platform focused on maximizing long-run returns for investors, today announced it closed a $30 million Series B financing round led by Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. Deason Capital Services, who led the Series A round, Narya Capital, and several prominent entrepreneurs also participated in the financing.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 14:06
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The Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Receivables and Credit Management

The digital revolution, fueled by artificial intelligence and big data, is reshaping the landscape of receivables and credit management in the DACH region. As fintech companies and payment service providers introduce innovative payment and collection methods, traditional financial services must adapt or risk obsolescence. This transformation, driven by customer-centric services and data analytics, offers greater efficiency, effectiveness, and an enhanced user experience. 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 13:37
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Financial IT
Fin+AI 2024 Conference Announces Second Wave of Visionary Speakers

​Fin+AI 2024, the premier conference uniting the domains of Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, today announced the second wave of visionary speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming event. This groundbreaking new show, taking place October 2-4, 2024 at Le Méridien in Dania Beach, Florida, will focus on the transformation of banking and financial services - driven by the convergence of Fintech and AI.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 13:11
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Tackling the Financial Services Talent Shortage Will Be key to Driving Digital Transformation Forward

Finding and retaining top talent is a significant challenge for all industries, particularly within the financial services sector. According to The Financial Services Skills Commission, an estimated 160,000 workers in the financial services sector require upskilling, which is approximately 16% of the entire UK finance workforce.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 13:05
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Raidiam Revealed as Headline Partner of Open Banking Expo Awards 2024

Open Banking Expo is pleased to announce Raidiam as the headline partner of its Awards scheme, which recognizes the innovators, trailblazers, and visionaries from across the Open Banking, payments, and Open Finance ecosystem.

Raidiam is the company behind the design and delivery of the world’s first trust framework for Open Banking in the UK and has gone on to be a driving force for data-sharing ecosystems globally, including Open Finance in Brazil.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 13:00
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Hello Alice Announces Expansion of Small Business Accelerators and 2024 Boost Camp Programs

Hello Alice, the fintech platform connecting 1.5 million small businesses to capital, connections, and opportunities, has announced the expansion of its small business accelerators and additional Boost Camp programs for 2024. In partnership with top enterprise partners and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, the Boost Camps offer a combination of skill-building programs and grant opportunities to small business owners across the U.S.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 12:21
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