JCB, with the support of Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has launched a new whitepaper aimed at empowering European merchants to explore the opportunities and tackle challenges surrounding frictionless payments. Merchants will be able to benefit from improved customer loyalty and, ultimately, revenue by applying some of the practical steps listed, within this guide.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore today announced that it will commit an additional S$100 million under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Grant Scheme to support financial institutions in building capabilities in quantum and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as well as enable the advancement of quantum and AI related innovation and adoption in financial services.

Catalysing the development of quantum capabilities in the financial industry

Wakanow.com, one of Africa’s largest travel sellers, offers a one-stop-shop booking portal. The company helps travelers research, plan and book attractive trips including air, accommodation, transfers and holiday packages.    

The Ajman Transport Authority from the UAE has partnered with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, to become the first authority in the UAE to implement modern payments technology on public transport buses, enhancing smart services within the transportation sector, through introduction of O-CITY, a solution for Smart Cities’ and mobility developed by BPC. 

TIFIN, a leading AI and innovation platform for wealth, makes its international debut with the launch of TIFIN India. The launch of TIFIN India represents an important milestone in TIFIN's vision to take its expertise in both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) AI for wealth applications to global markets.

9Spokes, a leading global data platform, today announced the launch of its new Cashflow forecasting product, an advanced tool designed for integration within the digital platforms of financial organizations. This new offering provides small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with automated, predictive cashflow management and forecasting capabilities.

Conferma, the leading virtual card provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the ground transportation automation and management platform, GroundSpan to facilitate simple, virtual payments for ground transportation.

PensionBee Group plc (the ‘Company’), a leading online pension provider, today announces the launch of its business in the United States (‘US’), the world’s largest Defined Contribution pension market, representing approximately 80% of the global total and $22.5 trillion in assets.

The Company’s wholly-owned US subsidiary, PensionBee Inc. (‘PensionBee’), is now registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser.