BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has appointed Bill Christensen as SVP, of Acquiring & Risk.

Christensen will lead the company’s global acquiring and risk management teams, working to grow and manage relationships with processors and banks, as well as overseeing the underwriting and risk functions.

Yazara has officially become a part of Global Payments Inc., ushering in a new era of growth and diversification for both companies. This strategic merger positions Yazara and Global Payments to capture a larger share of the expanding SoftPOS and acquiring market across the globe.

Consumer product giant LG has opened its first-ever direct-to-consumer ecommerce store in South Africa, with online payment solution leader Payfast by Network supporting seamless transactions. This is the first time that LG products will be available for purchase directly to consumers rather than through a third-party retailer.  

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, announced that PT Krom Bank Indonesia Tbk, a member of Kredivo Group, built on AWS services since it launched the Krom digital banking service.  

The Westpac Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Anthony Miller as Group CEO and Managing Director, commencing 16 December 2024.

Mr Miller, currently Chief Executive of Westpac’s Business & Wealth division, will succeed Peter King, who will retire after a 30-year career at Westpac including five years as CEO.

Westpac Chair Steven Gregg said Mr Miller is the right person to take the company into a new era.

Customer expectations of banking have changed drastically over recent years. With the rise of neobanks, the closing of physical branches, and the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are increasingly turning to digital as their primary means of banking. And with the advent of AI in all shades of services, it’s not enough for any type of financial services companies to just have a digital offering. They must be ready to offer best-in-class efficient, integrated options independent if they are consumer centric, commercial or investment banking

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world, is proud to welcome OJCS “Commercial Bank Kyrgyzstan” | MBANK as a Member of the Thunes Direct Global Network. This collaboration allows MBANK to connect businesses and individuals in Kyrgyzstan directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts around the world, to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and 80 currencies in a faster, more convenient, and reliable way.

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech startup specializing in ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced a new partnership with Bitlocus, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform known for its comprehensive crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto solutions. iDenfy’s full-stack Know Your Customer (KYC) solution will aim to increase conversions and help Bitlocus maintain a simple and compliant verification flow. 

 Nasdaq, today announced a new leadership structure including leadership appointment for its Financial Crime Management Technology business, designed to support the business’ strong momentum and continuing its growth trajectory.

Effective today, Brendan Brothers, EVP, Head of Financial Crime Management Technology, and Verafin Co-Founder will step back from his current executive responsibilities and will transition into a senior strategic advisory role until at least December 31, 2024.

Avelacom, the low-latency network solutions provider for global financial markets, has been selected by LTP, the leading prime broker for digital assets in Asia Pacific, to provide low-latency network services. This collaboration will benefit LTP’s clients –– hedge funds, quantitative funds like HFT companies, FoFs, and family offices –– by improving trading speeds and reliability across crypto markets.